u go to IMH?

used to take violin there when i was really young. im not taking anymore lessons. im now more to guitars, drums, abit of bass and keyboard.

could be the construction of the violin itself. theyre not like guitar tuners which is very easy to tune. cheaper violins will have more problems.

i was referring to the tuning peg turning back after tryin to turn it. it might be loose as its only wood and the string tension can be pulling it back. some violins are very tight its scary to tune them

thats true, but u have to see how big the stage is. usually in churches, musicians are really close together. its easier for communication as there will be alot of free worship parts (i guess u can call it improv?). u'll also need to solve the feedback problem using a condenser live. with drums, basses, guitars, etc i am sure therell be alot of stage monitors and amps on stage

lasting is one thing....tone is another!

ure studying in IMH right? they have it. when i was learning violin there when i was young i got most my stuff from them. just go and ask them. who's ur violin teacher? cant remember her name but is are the two russian ladies still teaching violin there? theyre both really good.

btw, my sis owns a custom german made violin. cant remember how much it cost her but sounds awesome

whats your teacher's name?

you dont even know ur teacher's name

i quit because violin isnt my thing. it doesnt mean i stop doing music. im now a guitarist, bassist, drummer. can play abit of keyboards and am into recording. i perform alot and play for alot of diff people and i am enjoying it so much more than when i was a violinist.

its quite a known music school here in kuching. price is standard. i think beginners is like rm50 or 60. it increases as the grades go up.

edit: they have links to a number of overseas unis

This post has been edited by echobrainproject: Jun 29 2006, 10:05 PM

abang brother, i dont go to music school anymore (but am constantly learning). not intending to be boastful, but i am performing and doing some session works part time. nothing big though.

IMH is something like ICOM too. they have programmes where u can even continue at local and overseas universities. my sister did from grade 1 to diploma to part of her degree before finishing her degree in australia with honours.

amacharu, my advice would be get a violin teacher. proper techniques is crucial for violin playing. its not really like guitar where u can just browse online and be able to play. also, u need a teacher to tell u alot of things beginners would not bother, like intonation which is very different from piano or organ where a slight move of ur finger will make the note sharp/flat

tried other music schools besides imh? avantgarde maybe? stands are available at lee's music, les paul(saberkas) and the shop in kuching plaza. easiest and more choices is to get it at lee's music although the price will be abit higher.

KissCutiePie, mind giving lessons on listening and playing?