About Merton Shatzkin Expertise I can answer many questions about: playing the violin, musical acoustics, music theory, music composition, music history, especially biography, teaching the above subjects, but not knowledgeable about popular music.
Experience I am a retired teacher with over 30 years`s experience teaching music subjects at a university, chairing theses, and writing articles and a book. I also am a professional conductor, violinist, and composer.
Question Hi, I am 18 yrs old and i just bought a violin. I dont play any other instruments. and I really know nothing about music; reading music notes, etc. But I really do want to learn the violin.I think violin is very elegant and passionate.Im just asking for any advice or tips.
Answer The obvious best thing is to get a teacher. Although Suzuki classes are usually for youngsters, that would be a way to learn to read music without it impeding your playing training. I wouldn't advise self-teaching, though some people manage to do that--you could easily develope bad habits.
