Any Musicians on the boards? Few Questions

[jawwad2004]

Hey guys, I am going to start taking violin lessons starting next month. Just wondering if anyone here plays the violins and can help out with private lessons. Also any recommendations on quality violins in the area?

 

[House of Laughter]

J,

You're going hard for the chicks, eh?

Go get em tiger

House

 

[jawwad2004]

J,

You're going hard for the chicks, eh?

Go get em tiger

House

Hahaha!
Actually I used to play the violin really well when I was 11 back in junior high. Havent played it for years and forgot everything. I want to start back again. I learned how to play the piano last year, and I loved it. Like to keep myself cultured I guess.

 

[NYPDFrogman]

DRUMMER here, wonder what kind of a sound I can get if I hit the violin with drum sticks?

or better yet hit the drums with the violin?

all serious, learn to read music!!!

 

[drunktank]

i only played woodwinds... clarinett, alto clarinet and bass clarinet... also the oboe and o trumpet

i was musically talented till i hit Highschool and discovered beer, cars and boobs haha

 

[aaron23]

Lol Hahahahah

 

[DRZL]

Im actually thinking of either starting up the drums, piano, or guitar...not sure yet but I hope it will help relieve some of the stress of reefing among other things

 

[Reefer420]

I played piano for 12 years- and guitar for about 8. Then lost track of them in college and haven't played for the last few years- starting to get back into guitar, but its hard now to find the time to play... and frustrating since I can't play like I used to!!!

 

[R32Brightliner]

Also played piano for 12 years. It was the greatest thing in college because it was a way to relax and drift off into another world. When I used to practice, I was totally focused only on the music; nothing else mattered. Haven't played in some time. Played mostly classical works. Chopin, Bach, Grieg, Debussy, Rachmoninoff, Tchichovsky... brings back some good memories...

 

[jawwad2004]

i only played woodwinds... clarinett, alto clarinet and bass clarinet... also the oboe and o trumpet

i was musically talented till i hit Highschool and discovered beer, cars and boobs haha

Hahaha,man I used to play the clarinet, trumbone, drums, violin and trumpet when I was in elemtary school upto junior high. Drunktank, Im in the same boat as you. I really want to learn how read music first. I have a vague idea from my childhood, but not enough to play like I used to.

 

[eitansb]

I play the violin. I just got a new one at a shop in Chinatown in Flushing that I am very happy with. Most of the violin stores that I found were for concert level violins and are priced accordingly. As for lessons, I would inquire in the store -- I took lessons when I lived in California... The name of the shop is Snow Stringed Instruments and the number is 718-353-4450. I think it's on Prince St. but I'm not sure. Good luck. It's a hobby that makes reefkeeping seem cheap.

Ethan

 

[alistair]

I'm a trumpet player. Manager to play my way into Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall (London), Lincoln Center, Rain Forest Concert, and toured numerous countries throughout the world. I even was in Australia with a band when my daughter was born.

 

[NYPDFrogman]

I'm a trumpet player. Manager to play my way into Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall (London), Lincoln Center, Rain Forest Concert, and toured numerous countries throughout the world. I even was in Australia with a band when my daughter was born.

very cool!
I'm into earth wind & fire, Tower of power, Phill collins
I love the the way bands with horns sound!

 

[Alfredo De La Fe]

My father (littlefish on MR) is a professional violinist. In fact, he is in Atlanta playing- just got back from Greece and went to Atlanta a day later! His website: http://alfredodelafe.com

He plays Salsa and Latin Jazz by the way...

-Alfred

 

[Sean]

Bass player here been playing for over 17 years in two band currently.

 

[noodleman]

use to play the piano, flute, and violin.....then other obligations came about:sad2:

 

[jawwad2004]

I play the violin. I just got a new one at a shop in Chinatown in Flushing that I am very happy with. Most of the violin stores that I found were for concert level violins and are priced accordingly. As for lessons, I would inquire in the store -- I took lessons when I lived in California... The name of the shop is Snow Stringed Instruments and the number is 718-353-4450. I think it's on Prince St. but I'm not sure. Good luck. It's a hobby that makes reefkeeping seem cheap.

Ethan

Hey, I know what place your talking about. I havent been there yet, but I saw the shop. I will stop by though. Cant wait to get this started!