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Can a 56 yr old lady learn to play the violin? I played trumpet in high school. Also, how would I begin?

My daughter plays cello and would be helpful, but she is a newlywed and is very busy ;)
I live alone and have plenty of time to practice and am pretty motivated....love music and want to play my own. Where would I go to find a good teacher?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

There is no reason why you couldn't learn. Now this won't happen overnight, but just be patient with yourself. The more your practice, the better you'll be. I would go online, or go to a music store to see if you can buy a cd or dvd that can teach you how to play. Also, you can talk to someone (like a band teacher) or someone in a city symphony (if you live in a large city that has a symphony) and hopefully they can point you in the right direction. I don't play violin, but I do play guitar.......best of luck to you.....have a good time.