How long does it take to learn the violin? Well, I guess that depends on how much work you’re happy to put in… Violinist Jamie Hutchinson has just finished a recording session at Abbey Road Studios, and she can tell you all about it using her 300-year-old Italian violin to demonstrate.
So how long does it take to learn violin?
Anyone can learn to play the violin, at any age. Yes, the older you get, the slower you understand, but it doesn’t mean that it can’t be done. Everyone learns at a different speed, and each human has a diverse skill set, so it could take you three years to play Bach – or it could take you thirty.
That’s the short answer, but of course, there is a bit more to it.
Your learning speed entirely depends on how much you practice. If you would like to become a great violinist, you’ll have to work hard. Learning is a lifelong journey. It’s a road that never ends. But that’s part of the fun!