Beginning Violin And Fiddle

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Lora Staples' latest beginning violin and fiddle videos
How to Play the Gigue by Pachelbel
How to Play the Gigue by Pachelbel
Discover the often neglected Gigue by Pachelbel

In this video, Lora talks about the lesser-known Gigue by Pachelbel, companion to the famous Canon, by giving you practical studying tips.

Released on July 1, 2015


How to play the Canon by Pachelbel
How to play the Canon by Pachelbel
An easy approach to one of the most famous tunes for violin

In this video, Lora talks about the well-known Canon by Pachelbel and gives you practical studying tips.

Released on June 3, 2015


How movements can help with your violin playing
How movements can help with your violin playing
Learn how important it is to "move" with the music while playing.

In this video, Lora talks about "moving your body" during violin practice and performance, and how movement can help with your results a great deal.

Released on May 6, 2015

About Lora Staples
Lora StaplesLora Staples began learning the violin in 5th grade in public school through the traditional system. This system combines reading notes and violin techniques for beginners. Four years later, Lora heard about the Suzuki method and regretted that she hadn't learned the violin using this method. However, this motivated her to practice more to reach the level of and compete with children who had learned through the Suzuki method.
Although music was a challenge to Lora, her father always supported her and told her that if she truly wanted something, she would be willing to work for it. Lora diligently followed this advice, bringing her violin everywhere so that she wouldn't miss an opportunity to practice. She continued her hard work until she received her Master's Degree in violin performance.
Lora was able to achieve her dreams of full-ride scholarships, membership to a professional orchestra as principal second violin, and solos with various orchestras.
Lora received an opportunity to teach another violinist's studio of students. She had to learn the Suzuki approach to teach her new students and became convinced that it is the most effective and advantageous way for beginners to learn music.
The most important advice that Lora learned throughout the years and wants to share with students is that success only comes when you believe in yourself.
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Vasi on June 23, 2023 @6:03 am PST
Hi Lora,
You mentioned about being in the process of filming Suzuki Bk.3. Do you have videos for Suzuki Book 1 and 2?
Thanks
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Lora * VSM MEMBER * on June 26, 2023 @9:32 am PST
Hello Vasi,
Yes! I have since finished Suzuki Book 3, and I have full courses on Suzuki Book 1, 2, 3, and 4. You can find them here: https://www.RedDesertViolin.com Hope to see you there!
Becky * VSM MEMBER * on October 10, 2022 @7:30 am PST
Hi Lora, I started violin in elementary school at the 3rd grade. When I got in 8th grade, we lost out teacher when he moved and I quit playing when the next teacher took our orchestra. So, fast forward a good 50 years or so. I was interested again when I started hearing some popular music with violin/fiddle in it and bought a cheap violin. That didn’t make me like it again so I bought a good quality violin and bow and love it now and I am 76 years old. I couldn’t believe I waited so long to play it again. I took lessons from a girl in high school who graduated after I had taken lessons from her for 2 years. I was using the same Suzuki books she learned with and it was a struggle but I found out how much fun it was to play with others again.
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Lora * VSM MEMBER * on October 10, 2022 @9:11 am PST
Becky! I am so happy to read that you have reunited with your dear old friend, the violin, after all these years! So glad that you found a teacher to help get you re-started. If you need further guidance, I can help you find a local teacher, or you can also come to my website (RedDesertViolin.com) to find online instruction. Happy music making to you! --Lora
Mimi on August 15, 2022 @12:14 am PST
I am 58. Never touched a violin in my life. Have been learning to play the piano for 2 years. Struggling still. Would it be too much to learn how to play the violin too? Am I over-challenging myself??
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Lora * VSM MEMBER * on August 29, 2022 @1:31 pm PST
Hi Mimi! It's so nice to hear from you!
58 is STILL SO YOUNG!!! I do agree that it can be harder for adults, especially the older we get....I don't want to mislead you into thinking it will be a walk in the park. But the metric I use when advising adults is: how many GOOD years do you have left? If a 70 year old is in great health, their mind is sharp, and their joints are flexible, then they probably have at least 7-10 good years left....possibly even more. No one can say with certainty.....but I will tell you: playing violin only makes your joints and your mind BETTER. So, at age 58, if all goes to plan, you should have many many good years to come, and that is enough time for you to really attain intermediate or advanced levels. GO FOR IT! Let me know if I can help you further!
Mimi on August 29, 2022 @6:04 pm PST
Thank you Lora. I will give it some careful thoughts before deciding.
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