Ok, so I have this FRIEND who has wanted to play the violin her entire life. As soon as she reached 7th grade and was able to join the school band she did only to have her violin dreams shattered when her mother made her play the alto clarinet instead.
She did poorly and only passed her band class by doing written reports on music theory, composers, etc. For sh*ts and giggles lets say that she was so bad at playing the alto clarinet that the band director informed her she didn't have to REALLY play in the spring concert, she could just move her fingers and pretend and she would still get credit for being there.
She has spent the rest of her life thinking she had no musical talent at all. Maybe she does, maybe she doesn't. How much of it is TALENT, and how much of it is/can be LEARNED?
Let's say she is in her early 30's now and still more than anything wants to play the violin. Would she be crazy for trying? I mean, she isn't expecting to be first chair in any orchestra or anything, just play well enough that the neighbors don't complain too much.
While we are at it, let's say she does decide to pursue this dream of hers, what would be a good beginner violin for her? What price range should she expect? Anything specific she should know before purchasing a violin?
If anyone has any advice/input it would be greatly appreciated. You know, for my FRIEND.
