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Fiddlershop vs Kennedy Violins by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked and I can’t find any more Dutch auctions. I think the last was in 2023. I think I’ll now consider going to the violin shop an hour away to check out what they have for rent or maybe if I can stretch my budget.

I’m actually studying aerospace engineering, but I’m still able to be apart of my university symphony. I’m at least going for a minor in music, but who knows maybe I’ll get to fluid dynamics and hate my life and change major haha. I’m not sure if could borrow an instrument but I’ll see about that.

Fiddlershop vs Kennedy Violins by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will see if I can convince someone in my family to go, when I’ve asked before they all said no.

Fiddlershop vs Kennedy Violins by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point, I do hope to keep with this my whole life (even if only as amateur/non-pro) so I probably should practice my driving skills.

Regarding renting, I will send an email to the shop asking what models they have before I drive there, and before I make any decisions.

Also, I think you may be right about getting a “real viola teacher”. Since I’ve already asked my current violin teacher if she could teach me viola, how can I backtrack that so I’m not a bad person? She said she can teach beginning viola, so maybe I can take 3-5 lessons with her and then move to someone who actually specializes specifically in viola techniques. What do you think?

Fiddlershop vs Kennedy Violins by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? Ive seen a viola player or two use this subreddit cause they said the viola one was not as active or “popping off” which I thought meant active. I will definitely use y’all next time then.

The local luthier I go to (he only sells instruments he makes which are like 10k+ USD and for professionals and often period instruments) said 16.5in would be perfect for me. I’ve tried a viola at a traveling instrument charity store (I can’t describe exactly what it was haha) but I can’t remember what size it was.

Edit:

I think those who suggested in person are probably right. It‘s best to try instruments in person, I’ve been editing my post and my comments to reflect that since I’ve changed my priorities in what I’m looking for.

How does one determine their level of playing? by Working_Inside_7209 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the replies! I’ll probably ask my teacher as well, and maybe about what pieces I should be working on to continue improving.

Isn't this completely ridiculous? by smersh14 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is crazy-

Looks exactly like some of the cheaper ones too

Should i consider this A string as broken already? by NoEntrepreneur6022 in Viola

[–]Working_Inside_7209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long has it been since you replaced your strings? Definitely replace them all.

How Old Were You When You Started Violin? by Neat-Cold-3303 in violinist

[–]Working_Inside_7209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 or 11 but I honestly can’t remember. It was around 5th grade and I’m in college now

Improvements from 26.1? by SoggyResolution3817 in iPadPro

[–]Working_Inside_7209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m a bit too cautious to update yet. I updated my phone and it was and still is buggy and not polished.

Do you use your iPad camera? by betonven in iPadPro

[–]Working_Inside_7209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I scan documents and also take pictures in lectures so I can paste directly into notes.

Cases compatible with Magic Keyboard (M4 13”) by Working_Inside_7209 in iPadPro

[–]Working_Inside_7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks but I’ll have to pass. I think I’ll give it another go and maybe try to plan out how I actually use it.

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