AboutTodd Sullivan Expertise Hello, I am a NYC violinist performing for Broadway shows, symphony orchestras, opera, and sundry theatre/pop tours. I would be happy to answer your questions about anything related to being a performer in the music business. I play both violin and viola professionally, so questions on playing either instrument are welcome. The only thing I am not well informed on is information concerning instruments/bows...those questions are best left to luthiers.
Experience Professional experience includes a variety of on/off Broadway tours and shows, numerous orchestras, tours with Ray Charles and Ann Murray orchestras, leader of the 20-piece Todd Sullivan Orchestra.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Fine Arts (violin) with honors from Carnegie Mellon University (1999)
Expert: Todd Sullivan Date: 3/22/2008 Subject: Violin (IS IT POSSIBLE?)
Question Hello.I'm a 14 years old girl who started playing the violin 3 months ago.I'm just asking,is it possible for me to get into practical and theory grade 8 by I'm 17?I do have a talent in music but is it too late to extend my music career?
Answer I recommend that you set the following goals:
(1) get a good private teacher if you don't already have one.
(2) discuss with the teacher your goals of where you would like to be at the end of high school.
(3) practice the heck out of your violin.
(4) perform in as many places as possible (church, youth orchestras, etc.)
The theory part is not as important; all that matters is how you perform on your instrument. Anyone can learn music theory at any time.
