Violin progress video - 27 years
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After I perform at shows and events, one of the FIRST questions people ask me is how long I’ve been playing, and while I’m tempted to tell them I picked it up 6 months ago, I let them know my grandmother bought me my first violin at age 3 for Christmas, at which point they ask if I enjoyed it. To tell you the truth, I didn’t like playing when I was little, and I would frequently burst into tears and get frustrated when I made mistakes. This video is a glimpse into what it took to get to where I am today.
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ROB LANDES is an award-winning violinist who started playing the violin at 3 years in Orem, Utah. Born to a large musical family, Rob gave his first solo recital at 10 years old, performed in the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on the Disney Channel with the Disney Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra, and founded a piano trio that performed actively throughout his teenage years. Rob has won first prize at numerous music competitions and has soloed with the Utah Symphony, Utah Valley Symphony, San Diego Chamber Orchestra, BYU Philharmonic, and BYU Chamber Orchestra. As a first violinist of the BYU Chamber Orchestra, Rob performed in more than twenty cities throughout central and southern Europe, and as concertmaster of the orchestra, gave a concert to a sold-out audience in New York’s Carnegie Hall. Rob was awarded full scholarships to attend Brigham Young University and Rice University where he earned a Bachelor’s in Music and Master’s in Music, respectively. While studying at Rice, Rob began covering rock and pop music, and upon returning to Salt Lake City after graduation, began playing with a looper pedal which he uses to create intricate and stunning arrangements of today and yesterday’s most popular music Rob recently won the award for "Best Instrumental" at the Utah Music Awards for his rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah".
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One of you asked me to play a song with all of these small violins I grew up on. Check out what I came up with: th-cam.com/video/gXG-09yDtIs/w-d-xo.html
i play the piano and trumpet and i practice piano 30 minuts a day im waiting to practice trumpet after summer even thoe i have my the trumpet im going into 6th grade
I play piano usually 3-4 hours a day right after school until I go to sleep
Rob Landes amazing video, I started loving music when I was in yr 3-4 and played the recorder and a little bit of piano till yr 6, now I'm in yr 10 and for my high school year ( 7-12 ) I wanted to learn something new, so I always wanted to play the guitar, now I am, practicing for hours,....
I play the sax and I love it, been playing since 6th grade and I'm in 9th now, there's just something about music that just gets me hooked and want to play, music opens a whole new world for creativity and expression for anyone who wants to learn an instrument or already plays one.
i play the cello
2:45 Donald Trump was there!
Joshua Chavana so glad you spotted that! Lol
THAT IS AMAZING!!
HAHAHAHA so funny!!! so true!!
LOL
hahahahahahah, nabar nta al9lawi
say a thanks to your parents from and most of all to grandma who gifted to you the first violin!
Bahman S Yar I will!!
"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who practiced one kick 10,000 times" - Bruce Lee
My son passed away August 9th 2020 he got hit by a car the day after his 32nd birthday your videos have been popping up on my phone and I've always loved classical music so I'm 53 years old have a little bit of arthritis but I just bought my first violin thank you for the inspiration
I'm so sorry :(
I'm so sorry for you
That's so sad. If i we're at your place, i will completely stop everything and be depressed
Sorry for your loss. I'm 45 and I am planning on getting my first violin too. It was Robs videos that inspired me as well.
I'm so sorry :(
For those who want to skip around a bit:
0:28 - 3 yr old Open A String
0:54 - 4 yr old
1:09 - 5 yr old, Fiddle Tunes
1:25 - 7 yr old, Bach Double Concerto w/ M&M
1:49 - 7 yr old, Bach Double Halloween
2:17 - 8 yr old, Gavotte? Not sure, but most pieces I played were called Gavotte or Minuet
2:29 - 10 yr old, Minuet?
2:44 - 10 yr old, Theme from Schindler’s List
3:18 - 11 yr old, Concerto by Nardini, 1st Movement
4:17 - 13 yr old, Symphonie Espagnole by Lalo
5:16 - 29 yr old, Radioactive th-cam.com/video/zUlUKQ_vOsU/w-d-xo.html
5:35 - 30 yr old, Hallelujah goo.gl/jyeqT6
15 years old and been playing violin since 3 much like you
This is how all of us should raise our children.
I just started playing the violin about a week ago. :)
I hope some day I can join an orchestra as well.
Rob Landes I've been doing martial arts for about 13 years, I'm 23 and I'm completely self taught, but through years of practice I've honed my skills and now people ask me all of the time what classes I take and I always tell them none, I've never taken any classes. One day I want to be martial arts instructor but in my opinion I still have work to do on my skills before I would feel fit to be an instructor.
Joe Duke Wow that's amazing! Sounds like a lot of complex work!
I started playing violin when I was 47 years old. Or more precisely, I started learning. I am now 63 and I play almost every day. I will never be very good, but the point I am trying to make is that I love it. I am so glad that I am making this effort. The physical sensation of doing it somewhat well, makes me feel good about myself. I encourage anyone who is thinking about it to go ahead. Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly. Improvement comes in time, but feeling good about it will start on day one.
Thanks for the great video story.
That's awesome man. I've played for 13 years and it's the best thing I have to look forward to every day. I'm only 17 right now, and sometimes I wonder if going to college for music is a good idea. When I open my case and pluck the strings, however, I'm reminded that my true love and passion is for music. Thanks for the motivation!
Jamie Linde . Thank you for saying so. I will add that although we do not have to perform for others, that doing so can be a very good thing. I have played 62, one hour performances for the local old folks home here. they appreciate it so much and it gives me the feeling that I can do something good for others. A bonus !
I am happy for you that you got going on this when very young. you will become so good at it ! you probably are already ! So many things are arguably an utter waste of time. Music is not !
Gregory Mahaits your story reminded me of an old man that I played with in an orchestra in Germany. The orchestra wasn't professional or anything. But this man who had only been playing for a few years was a respected heart surgeon who lived a very wealthy life I'm assuming. The main part of this story is that his wife never enoureged and never supported his decision to play the violin because she didn't want them to be second class in anything. But even though he could hardly sit right in the chair during the practices, and he could hardly ever get the right sound out of the thing, he still played because it was something that he loved to do and had fun doing.
Jordan Pyles . I think that that happy Surgeon was also glad that he was permitted a position in that orchestra. It is sure good to have a nice place to be. life is grand !
Thanks for sharing your story, and it gives me hope that regardless of age one can trulla enjoy playing an instrument. I'm 42 and I just started learning to play the violin, it keeps me grounded, happy. :)
Amazing Rob, you were a cutie when you younger, you’re handsome
Yup your right
I agree
Very hecking true😃😃
U mean that now Rob landes is ugly
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Kids: Trick or treat
Rob: Here’s a song.
I guess it’s a trick.
& one M&M.
Dont be so sorry about what others do at yoir time :). When you were 6, you enjoyed your time playing something else, while robin played violin :). Everyone have fun with different ways!
The unexpected motivational speech at the end was so good 😍
+Taktik Pur thank you!!! I'm so glad you liked it!
Taktik Pur
Ik I wanna cry
@@RobLandes you are amazing Rob and your mother also very amazing videos everyone should take inspiration from you .....:(θ‿θ)
Hard work paid off! It takes consistent sacrifice 😤 Inspiring
When you said your mom was making you practice half an hour a day I thought 'Go thank your mom'. She did a fine thing because you play beautiful.
+RandomTorok I thanked her yesterday :)
So how much do you practice now?
+RandomTorok depends on if I'm getting ready for a show. If so, I'll do 3 hrs a day, but if not, sometimes I'll go a few days without playing.
Wow, he had his vibrato at 8 years old! I'm 13 and just started learning it😂
Ariana Weasley I had six teachers in seven years. None of them bothered to teach me viberato and my last teacher was really annoyed. One day I just worked it out on my own and came to class really proud of myself. He told me "stop playing with viberato."
IK! I've been working on my vibrato for a maybe 8 months now and his was so much better than mine!
Same! How long have you been playing?
Haha I'm like 26 and just started learning violin..
Same
Honestly, I believe there is no such thing as talent. Those who master their craft know this the most. As an artist I didn't start out drawing masterpieces. Violinists don't pick up a violin and immediately go into an orchestra, pianists don't just lay their fingers on the keys in front of stadiums. Singers don't just walk onto stage for a concert. Writers don't just create novels. Everyone has been pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into what they do. Talent has no part in it. Every artist couldn't even draw a circle, every musician couldn't do more than three notes and have any idea what they are doing. No singer could sing a song without screwing up an octave.
+Etrius Dragnox amen
Etrius Dragnox I love your comment 💖😍
This is basically the philosophy of Suzuki musical education. (My 2 oldest are in Suzuki. We love it)
I must say that I disagree. I think there is such thing as talent. I do not think that you need talent to be a master, or that you can get anywhere without a lot of practice. However, it is my opinion that talent is a thing
I believe in the idea that people are innately more gifted in certain areas than others. As a kid, I always outperformed others in sports. People just pick things up at different rates. It's understanding a difficult concept a professor is trying to teach before everyone else. Violin skill comes easier to one student than it does the next. It's only fair because I think if we aren't gifted in one area, we are bound to be gifted in another.
I started playing the violin when I was 7. I did it for two years and then I moved to another country, so I quit my lessons until I was 13. 6 months after, my teacher moved to another city. My new teacher was terrible, my violin was so small for me and I didn't had enough money to buy another one so I stopped again.
Now I'm 17, I have a new violin and I want to start and never stop again. I love this beautiful instrument so much but I'm afraid of all the time I've lost.
I hope someday I could have half of the talent that you got. Thank you so much for your videos, they inspire me a lot!!! ❤️
(I'm sorry if my English isn't as good as I want to, I speak Spanish :P)
Karyme Zacamo hablas muy bien ingles! Yo hablo espanol, pero no tan bueno como hablas tu. You're young and will be able to remember much of what you learned very quickly. You are so awesome for pursuing this beautiful instrument and I wish you all the best.
Same with me and piano. I wonder what I would be like right now if I hadn't stopped lessons at 13. I started at five. I'm almost 16 now. But I do teach myself and have learned quite a bit
OH MY GOODNESS
I'm on my second year of Spanish and I am honestly amazed that I understood all that Rob said like w o w GRAMMAR RULES AND EVERYTHING!!
(No but I'm seriously impressed with myself because I thought I wouldn't understand a word of it ever)
Regardless I agree with him!! Your English is amazing! You speak online better than kids in my class, and we're all native English speakers!
I'm 16 and want to start, but I'm debating whether it's too late or not. To others, please try not to lecture me on how you're never too late; I'm half aware of this already! But I don't want to buy the instrument only to figure out that I've decided to give it up immediately. Luckily I'm as tall as I'm gonna get, and I'd only ever have to purchase one?
Trust that you'll always get better even if you stop praticing.
Life teachs you emotions. Emotions help you to express better while playing music.
PendragonQueen09 Covers/Art Not being rude but I take Spanish 1, 1st QUARTER passed and I could understand and translate everything rob said. Than again we all learn at different paces.
My parent never supported me when it comes to music, they want me to focus in my academics. In my heart, I have always dream to play the violin in front of a thousand crowd and convey my music to them. I practice the violin by myself and in a secretly matter but there are times when I get so busy in school and never got to play my violin. In the end I am still not good in playing it. I want to quit because I came to realize that my dream will never come true. I am turning 16. There is a part of me where I just couldn't give up the violin. Your video gave me inspirations so THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Keep with it! If it's something you love, then it's worth your time. If you dedicate yourself to practice, you'll only get better over time. I believe in you!
Don't give up on it if you love it. Find a way. Don't forget that you can still take lessons as an adult...I've taught many adults and they learn very quickly! Keep at it, take risks, and doors will open for you eventually.
Please keep on playing, I was 16 when I stopped and I had the same dreams you have now. I stopped because I needed to focus on school but now I am 25 and still miss playing. Try your best to pursue your dreams, please
ampber barcelo thats how I feel right now... I have no time , I don't have a good teacher ... I love the violin and I really want to know ... but I think I can't and when I see this , it's the opposite I don't get inspired , i'm frustated and I don't know what to do :v my violin is still in its case ...
Andrea maybe we were not born to be a violinist hahaha but if we really want to learn we must not give up :)
"Hard work beats true talent."
-Rock Lee
Awesome history Rob! I love that you mention how it was hard work that made this happen. I slacked off and didn't follow through with my Piano practice assignments. Years later I regretted and tried to pick it back up but I think my time had passed. Right now I love teaching others about phone and smart home tech and I am having a blast! Congratulations on 300K!
You can practise smth even if you are 40. Dont make another mistake which prevents you from practising
Im soon going to play the cello im 16 and i feel like im starting a little late but what is there to try! Im going to try my best to succeed in being a professional cellist in the end thanks for the motivation!
Bloom Swift it might be pretty hard to start cello at this age, but as long as you're not past your 20s, you should be good. If you want to be a cellist, go for it. But I must warn you. As a violinist, I can say that string instruments are very hard. Especially the cello. Even though you might not seem to make a lot of progress at first, you'll learn a lot and it's a very good learning experience. Best of luck to you.
You can start playing whatever instrument you want at whatever age you want. If you keep practicing and have good teachers you will have success!! I have fun with it! I play the cello too and love it.
I started violin at 13, which is pretty late but if you are dedicated enough you can succeed. I was shit at first but now I can say that I'm pretty good (I'm 16) Practice! Practice! Practice! It's annoying to be told that all the time but it's true.
Stay dedicated and good luck!
Bloom Swift you really can start at any day, but it may feel slow at first. I wish you the best of luck.
You are never late always know that.
This is encouraging Rob... I started playing when I was 6 and played through 8 grade. I lost my parents when I was in H.S and turned to :cough: other ways of coping, and with the exception of a few times when someone else's violin was around, didn't touch it for literally 40 years. (my only real regret in life) My wife bought me one last Christmas and I've been playing a little every day again for the last few weeks. I'll never be "great", but hope to get to a point once again where I can entertain myself and maybe a few friends... I SO wish I had 1 recording of myself from back then, these old videos are priceless. Thanks!
What a sad but beautiful story. I wish you well, don't give up!
Thanks for the kind words... a couple of weeks ago it sounded SO bad, but I'm really surprised after only a few weeks how far I've come. I've always been able to look at sheet music and "play it" in my head, but now I need to get my hands to cooperate again, lol.
Nick Cifonie give it a few years. You’ll be great! You’ve got time!!
When you said your dad played viola I literally said Yea BOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
It’s amazing that the Violin you’re grandma gave you was the spark for your whole career.
I'm sixteen and I have a passion for playing competitive videogames. As silly as it seems, video games inspired me to take up martial arts. So now I'm putting all my time and energy on focusing on become a strong Muay Thai fighter because I love the sport so much. I've played soccer and tennis before I started martial arts, and honestly it interests me way more because I'm more focused now and it trains me mentally too. I've never had abs before! and I'm so satisfied with my health as of today. I'd like to say my passion for Muay Thai has changes my life for the better.
I spend my time practicing violin as well. I'm 15 and working on Lalo and Paganini and loads of technique stuff and practicing 5 hours a day (you know how it is) but I feel like I'm starting to miss out on a lot of stuff. So many times I have to decline offers to do things because I have a rehearsal or a lesson or I still have to practice. I make a lot of sacrifices for violin, but it's hard to find a balance. I'm not even sure if I want to pursue it as a career. But then what? What was the last 12 years of practicing and sacrificing for? I love it but sometimes it's hard to keep going, but I do it anyway, because like you said, if you put in the time and sacrifice, you will be successful.
Are you happy with what you are currently doing? Is it worth it right now?
Ethan Mayer yeah play must to be fun
You're so dedicated! I'm 17, started when I was 4. I played Lalo last year, but I still never practice enough. I maybe practice 2 hours a week, if that. I feel ya with the sacrifice though. After 13 years, it's a shame to consider anything but music as a career, but ya gotta pay them bills. Keep with it though. If anything, lower your practice time, but never quit. By the sounds of it, you're quite talented. Don't throw that away. I believe in you, you'll make it.
Hi Ethan. These are great questions to be asking at your age. If you feel pressured to go into a career and don't absolutely love it with all your heart, I would take time to experience new things. The classical music route is exceptionally difficult to make a living in, but if you eat, sleep, breathe, and dream classical music, then you can make it. I love playing the violin, but I discovered that I loved creating my own arrangements of rock and pop music most people already know by presenting it to them in a beautiful and compelling way. Maybe you could try experimenting with your music in a new direction? You've done amazing work, but even if you stop playing for awhile, music has taught you so much about discipline, grit, dedication, and sacrifice that you can take into any avenue of your life.
Ethan Mayer, don't listen to this Izzy character. I stopped playing violin when I was in 8th grade after 9 years of playing and it's the biggest regret of my life. As an adult, every 4th guy I know can play Free Bird and Smoke on the Water on guitar, but they can only dream of playing a violin. Take a break, change your style, and maybe you won't pursue it as a career, but you'll literally cry if 40 years from now you look back and can't play a lick... trust me... I know.
Wow. That was really inspirational and I want to add a couple sentences from my sight. I'm 25 years old. I'm still trying to finish my school which is mechanical engineering and it's my 7th year in school. I was a terrible student with low GPAs and all and this year I made a improvement in my life which was starting to violin. Now I'm playing it for 8 months and I cannot even describe how it motivates me about my life, my studies and all. I'm not a good player at all but I really enjoy practicing it, learning new pieces, trying to get better in vibrato, sounding better with more practice. Time and dedication really matters. I'm not that sad person with full of failed lessons as I used to be.I have purpose in life now. I'm finishing my school in the middle of 2018. Can't wait to get a job and buy myself a better violin with my first salary. Most likely I'll never be so good at violin but I think I found myself a lifetime friend which helps me through hard times. For the people who hesitate because they are feeling old to start a violin or new instrument, start it tomorrow. It's not late. It only takes dedication and lots of practice and after a couple years you'll remember the day you started to playing violin as one of the best days in your life. It's definitely better to give it a shot instead of regretting of not doing it.
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How are you doing now? How have you improved?
I started playing the violin in 4th grade. I played all through collage and further, until one fateful day a dirty landlord broke in to my apartment and stole my violin. I've been plaged with depression and anxiety ever since, to the point where I cannot have a job anymore. This was 7 years ago. I am 31 now. Your videos have reminded me of that feeling of love I once had as a violinist and has inspired me to seek a new violin, however poor quality, and play again. I thank you with all my heart.
I started playing the cello in 4th grade, but my parents never forced me to practice every day. I ended up playing out of school only about once a month or less. That was until a year ago when I was 15 and I watched Mischa Maisky play Bach Cello Suite 3 Bourree. I listened to that for at least 100 loops, then decided that I could play this piece if I put in some effort outside of school. That was the first time I've really gotten genuinely excited about playing, and I've been going for a year straight since then, playing average three hours a day completely self-motivated. I'm trying to make up all the lost practice time back in elementary school. My favorite is still the Cello Suites, but I'm expanding now to Elgar and Haydn with the help of my great private teacher (who I think also gave me some inspiration). I hope to continue to get better at the current rate I am and maybe (hopefully) be as good as any professional soloist. Kinda wish my parents would've forced me to play every day like your did, but now I just need to put in a little more effort and thought into my practice. (Love your story btw)
Harrison A the Elgar concerto in e minor is a wonderful piece. Good luck!
sooo much work dude. Your hand position at 11 was better than mine after 8 years playing at school hahah. I could never keep my left wrist straight. 3 hours a day for a kid? that's intense. Congratulations on all the work and getting here today!
Same my left hand is always crooked lol
Sheyoni ha thank you. I was partially homeschooled so I had time to practice, but I would practice hard for 45 min and take breaks, rinse and repeat 4 times a day
My son is a professional oboe and musical director. I stopped counting how many times he wanted to quit. No money, no prospects, etc. I constantly encouraged him , although I thought that he would never be able to make a living at his craft. Has BA and Masters in Oboe performance. Time and time again going to auditions with no takers. You have a musical gift - nobody wants. -Finally found oboe position in a Mexican Symphony Orchestra - pay is lousy, but at least he is performing his craft. Now is musical director for a Sistema orchestra. Pay is lousy, hours are lousy, but he is a musician. I am glad you returned to become a musician. Glad you are a member of that group.
Hello Rob, I was an active duty in the Air Force for 20 years as a vehicle mechanic. I retired from the AF and got a civilian job for the AF as a Fire truck and Refueling truck mechanic. So today I continue to serve our country. That is what I do. But it makes me happy to listen to your music. You are a great American Rob Landes.
WHEN YOU PLAYED SCHINDLERS LIST I GOT SO HAPPY. I honestly love the Theme from Schindler's List
+Sara Valdivieso me too ❤️
Same.
When I heard it I was happy and crying at the same time
wow, 3 hours a day. I cant believe that you had to work that hard at such a young age.
+nexus savv I was home schooled part time so that made it quite a bit easier!
nexus savv he said 30 mins in the beggining
This is the best advice on life that anyone could hear. Choose your goal, work hard for it and you will achieve. What a humble guy. I'm a truck driver. Always wanted to be a truck driver since I was 16. 50 yrs. later I'm still a truck driver. I have a great life because I'm doing what I love, not because it's the only thing I know how to do...It's because I chose this. And if I could live life over again I would choose the same path.
I showed this to my son, who is ten years old. He started playing the violin two years ago. What an inspiring story.
6:52 I spend hours gaming and watching TH-cam and Netflix lol
Whoaaaa, so passionate
so you are talented and professional Netflix watcher and time waster!
Extruder676 well I don't think it's time wasted when I enjoy gaming a lot!
So then, you are professional game developers breadwinner! thank you for your work! :)
u r or will be an expert in watching TH-cam & Netflix
good for u keep improving :)
I'm a digital artist and I absolutely love drawing. The quote "Art is how we decorate space. Music is how we decorate time" was in mind for the longest time. Since I was already an artist, I also wanted to decorate time. One day I watched a video of a violin progress and I was inspired to try to pick up the violin. So it's been 4 months since I started and I'm really happy and proud that I decided to learn to play.
Hi! How is your progress now?
@@fres906 Wow I've been playing for three years now and picking up the violin is the best decision I've ever made! I can play intermediate pieces well and I learned how to play by ear. Currently I'm in the Suzuki book 5. Still having some struggle memorizing pieces but hard work definitely pays off!
@@monicherrie wow that's amazing! I just made my first digital drawing last month after having made my first realistic portrait on paper. I'm also on my 2nd year of learning viola. Nice to know there are people who share the same passions as me. :)
Omg I'm so sad; you should have at least 2-3 million subscribers ❤️❤️❤️❤️👌
Yes, I agree. Rob is a fantastic violinist, he deserves more. But maybe many people are not Interested in orchestra instrument music. I think many people like vocal music.
Now he does
Finally got them!
He does
Now he does ayyy
My name is also Robert. I'm 14 and have been playing trombone for 3 years. I have excelled so much because of my passion for music, and the freedom it gives me, to create, to lift myself and others, to create utter beauty from a mouthpiece and a hunk of beautiful metal. I aspire to play trombone and teach music. I am hoping to make all state as a freshman, (huge deal in Texas) stories like this inspire me to much. People have often told me I can't do things ok trombone because of my age and one of the reasons why I have taken off so fast is because I strive to show others that I can. To prove to myself and those around me that my age has little to do with my ability. I practice for about 3 hours a day. I get up at 5:45 and get to my school at 6:30 every morning and play from 6:30 until 7:45 or 8. I don't eat lunch so I can practice. I spend some nights until midnight practicing. I love it so much. I hope that someday I can inspire people as you do every day.
I'm 13 and I have been playing violin for 9 years so far. I love it! But I also do a lot of musical theater and it's my dream to go to julliard and be on broadway when I'm older!!😊
+amelia lamb fantastic!
Still one of the great violinist I know and ever heard.👏👏👏
chimin yang I am honored, 😊 thank you
I learned a little bit of violin in grade school but never pursued it after that. I have always loved the idea of playing. So at 62 I bought at dvd of how to play the violin and taught my grand daughter and grandson what I knew. Just the basics. I decided then to learn myself. I found a teacher, and she is teaching my granddaughter and myself. I'm 63 and learning what I missed all these years. I am determined to learn and practice, practice, practice almost every day. I love it. I watch youtube videos and have even saw yours, "Hallelujah". I'm excited to see how far I can go with this.
I also started violin when I was 3 too!!
I’m 12 and I just took my grade 8 exam😂😂
I started playing the Violin when I was 11, at my middle school they offered us free lessons for a lot of different instruments and I fell in love with this beauty instantly the first time I was in front of one of them. I continued studying it until I was 15/16 and stopped because High School was too time consuming for me and I felt I wasn't good enough to do both so I gave up and stopped going to my weekly lessons. Ever since that moment for one year or two my eyes were filled with tears every single time I heard a Violin. I stopped getting emotional and now and again treated myself listening to some amazing compositions on internet. A few days ago I was in Vienna (Austria) and since then I started to miss again my violin or being able to play it. This video made me realise that maybe if I didn't stop and tried a little harder back then now I would not have the regret I have but still I love to be able to experiences and progresses that other amazing people did at playing the best musical instrument out there (imo). So people keep on trying even if it seems hard or impossible, sacrifices will be repaid, regrets instead will always be there and they will lead you to nothing.
I love the content you make, you got a new subscriber here! :D
This is an excellent video. It shows how hard you have to work. I have been playing the organ for many years very badly and I have just now at age 76 begun to seriously try to learn. Life is short. Don't waste it doing mediocre or badly. You'll be sorry when you reach my age. One thing is that you are never too old to enjoy something and do it to the best of your ability. Play on.
Linda Gross these are words of wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing Linda.
First, I found you because my 6 year old has begged my for year to get her a violin, she just started her lessons. I wanted to learn more about the violin so here I am on your channel. As for my passion, it is woodworking both in fine furniture and in turning. I am usually out in the shop from 10 PM till about 4 AM nightly. Still work a full time and part time job. My goal is full time in the craft. My daughter and I have been going through all your videos. She loves your noob, pro videos.
I started playing piano when i was about 7 years old... i finished musical school last year at the age of 13... i was sometimes feeling lazy to practice piano even if a ton of people told me that i am talented... those words made me realize that i am just waisting what someone gave me so i started enjoying what am i playing and i started doing it for myself because classic music really calms me down and i feel wonderful playing it.
When I was 15 I took a few guitar lessons, about 1 and a half year, so I can play comfortably the basics of this instrument. At the age of 18 I started piano lessons, and here I am now, two years later, I am so happy I made that decision because piano is my passion now. Beginning an instrument in adulthood is a bit tough, I really struggle finding enough free time (I am also studying mathematics in uni), but it's definitely worth a try. Sometimes I feel like I need to give up, because I don't spend enough time studying maths and I pass subjects with low marks etc, but I just can't give up on piano, I love it so much...
guys just do what you've been dreaming your whole life. Age is just a number. You won't regret it. The only key you need to succeed is practice.
That's so cool to hear! Unfortunately, for me it's too late to pursue my passion in figure skating professionally, but I'm lucky to have a passion for acting as well :)
Wishing you all the best with yours! Maths must be seriously hard :'D
ANNi figure skating sounds awesome! I hope one day you will dance around on ice like a pro, even though you say it's impossible now :)
Acting is surely something you can start even as an elder. Best wishes about that as well :D
Thank you for your good words :) yeah actually I am not super good at maths, but I want to graduate and start teaching in schools. Piano and guitar are my partners to this journey.
Hihi thanks! :) I'm "only" 20, but for most athletes, that's almost retiring age :'D Oh well, acting is something you can do at any time, so that's cool
Yeeyy go teachers! ^_^Good luck with your plans!
ANNi I know that :/ you can't be a professional athlete if you don't start early. But at least you can work out on what you like as a hobbie, nobody can tell you that you're too old. Take my father as an inspiration, he started winter swimming (in the cold winter sea, yes) when he was 50 as a relaxing activity. Now he is so fit for his age, and not only that, but he started marathon running last year, and he is 59 xD
Props to your dad I play viola too 🎻🎻🎻🎻
KJ Playz same
same
KysyGames Lee i also play viola
Same here!
Same, I’ve been playing for 13 years since I was late age of 2. I am now playing passion confession it’s pretty beautiful and I just finished meditation :)
When you said “thanks dad”, it made me tear up!
I started playing violin at.. pretty much eight years old. I'm still learning yes, but I'm pretty good for my age. My teacher was impressed. I have never quit and love it a lot. Music is a great path to pursue
I play the piano almost everyday and I get lessons there since 3 years and I'm happy to say that I also started playing the violin this year! Some people say that you can't learn two instruments at the same time but I think you just need to love the instruments to do it
Sophie yes you're right. I wish I had done more piano as a kid!!
you were such a cute child
Celine Ward haha my mom agrees
I played the violin since the age of 7. I kinda did like it because I had potential and stuff, but music wasn't actually my life until I moved to America (I'm Russian). I started playing viola, I actually enjoy it (despite people saying violas are bad cuz they not ). I try to practice at least 2 hrs a day. Music is totally my life now, and I definitely have the passion to do it. I only 13 years old and I hope I will make a lot of progress in the future:))
I has a similar childhood, until my first real stage fright. I loved playing till then. I was so scared I forgot to bring my music on stage! I was told that I played well though and never missed a note. But, I never played again. Now, nearing retirement age I can't get it out of my mind. My grandfathers back 3 generations played, maybe it's that mixed with a pinch of mortality that has captured my mind. Someday soon maybe. Keep up creating this such beautiful music. And many blessings to you and your family.
Would you ever consider making a classical youtube video? I'd love to see Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Passacaglia, etc.
+Lemon yes I'd consider it :) Soon.
Rob Landes
Damn man, at 13 Lalo sounded really good, in my country that piece is usually gets played at 15
Is 13 a common age to play that in the US or where you studied?
Rob Landes The Largo (from Vivaldi's Winter) and Spigel Im Spigel Arvo Part... I'm not sure if that's even the correct spelling. I always loved Nigel Kennedy's Largo best, but if you do it, I'd totally buy it! I've heard several Spigels, but only one of them made my spine tingle, the others were just fab. I'm desperate to gear it played that we'll again. It was on a classical channel on the radio and I didn't catch who it was. I LOVE your playing and just sent it to my husband and sisters :)
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For us classically trained violinists who appreciate the standard violin rep, this would be an absolute treat!!!
I am from Africa, I have been training really hard and sacrificing my blood sweat and tears for the on thing I love, running. I started when I was 3 and my dad would take me outside everyday to train me, my dad was in the Olympics and now so am I, I am Usain Bolt.
lol
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Wtf, abdullazizqtr doesn't make any sense.
Hahahaha.. What the fuck.. 😂😂😂😂
Heh. Blood, sweat and tears.
Honestly, my blessing/curse has always been the fact that my interests have waned, wavered and varied over the years. I do not prefer to maintain a focus on a single aspect of a given undertaking, but rather a wide variety of activities from drumming - 20 years, weight training - 45 years, various sports from baseball, hockey, tennis, golf, martial arts, rollerblading, etc. I've been writing poetry since 1998 and have a book of poetry written. So, while I am master of nuttin, I am very much a hack of multiple trades. What I miss most - drums. Been years since I've played, but do plan to play again. Thank, Rob.
I wish my mom would've let me play the violin when I was 8.. I would've had 4 years in experience now..
Nice - you've been doing it for 27 years - shows how pasionate you are 👏
Name Less it's pretty much the best thing ever. 🙃
I started playing violin when I was 15! :")
started when i was 5 1/2
Was it hard for you to learn? Im 15 and I really want to try it out :) I play saxophone as well
I hate when people say things like talented or gifted. It's in a way an insult to every hour of practice one puts into a craft. It's also a cop out for those making the comment to not work hard at what they want to be good at.
I know it's not that simple and of course some people are born naturally good at certain things, but nobody is born a master at anything. Rob might have had a natural affinity for the violin but he clearly has put in thousands and thousands of hours that he could have spent relaxing, watching TV, etc. that is an amazing work ethic.
+RMSVideos my feelings exactly. Thanks man
Okay I’m a bit late in commenting but I want to share my story.
I have loved music since I was a child but I grew up in a very professional household where musical talents and musical careers and inclinations are sort of looked down upon. That did not stop me from singing along to every song that came on the radio or the cultural Hispanic music my parents would listen to. I always had a very fine tuned ear, even without musical knowledge I could tell when things were out of key or things like that. In middle school I learned how to play the trumpet. I poured my heart and soul into the trumpet. My moment finally came to learn an instrument, I didn’t care which one I just wanted to learn one! My parents were iffy about it and didn’t really care when I made all county and all state band and since they were such busy individuals they never went to my performances, even to one where I played first chair trumpet and a solo. As time went on, my passion for music still held but i wanted more, so I picked up the “popular” instruments like bass, guitar, and piano and I was immediately good at them. My problem was and still is that i can play lots of instruments and I’m play fairly well on all of them, i own every instrument I play and play weekly when I’m free of college work but I’m sad that I never “mastered” any of the instruments I play. I can only get to the A above the staff on my trumpet and I’m not shredding on the guitar like other guys and due to pressures from family, I dropped playing when I went into high school. If I could, I would go back and follow my dreams and stick to the trumpet, MAN! I would continue in high school and even on to college. Currently I’m studying biology, science is my second great passion, but I’m now the worship leader of my church and I teach introductory music lessons to children in the community. For a bit I felt my music passion die out due to it being a chore more than for fun but it reignited when I started taking violin lessons at my college after a friend of mine gave it to me. This time, i want to do things right. I’m gonna STICK to this instrument like glue, I’m gonna master it and you have been such a huge inspiration for me. Thank you for sharing your talents and I agree with you when you say that it ain’t like winning the lottery! It takes time and lots of practice to master one’s craft!
Very nice Rob! It is nice to see the progression of someone's learning an instrument. Unfortunately I don't have videos or photos of when I started playing the guitar or keyboard but they're all in my mind! Everything. From my first songs that I tried to learn on the keyboard and the guitar. The struggle every time I tried to tune my guitar. The first time I changed strings! Awesome times! Keep playing Rob! Music is everything! That's what keeps me calm today!
Dimitris Fatisis thanks brotha. Yeah, my grandma and parents were awesome at documenting everything. Music is one of the most calming influences in the world.
Wish I had someone back then to push me into learning something usefull :'(
francesco sdsadasdas maybe you can be there for your own kids, if and when you have them ❤️
Be there for yourself ... nobody can be as supportive !
I started playing the cello at age 10 in 5th grade and now im thirteen and i will never stop playing this beautiful instrument
I just turned fourty and bought this violin from a pawn shop because I have always had a fasination of this instrument. And I love it's sound. I taught myself twinkle twinkle little star so far. I know its a little late in the game, but I just want to. Thank you for this...
I am choking for several hours per day. I have a severe LPR and no money to resolve it. But i am not jealous of anyone. Such stories of people doing what they are passionate about, prevents me from commiting suicide. I hope one day there will be an easy cure for this disease from hell.
Where do you live? What kind of medical system exists there?
Joan D'Arc Thanks for your attention. I live in Slovenia. ( small country between Hungary and Italy, 2 millions inhabitants). Health system sucks here. Politicians steal money from 'health bag', sorry,dont know the other word. Doctors said i am faking and overreacting, while i have visibly swollen everything from nose to chest, and i scare people when i show my throat( it is not contagious cause it is not virus or bacteria, but failed muscles of esophagus).
Uroš Peteh I believe this link can help you. my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/laryngopharyngeal-reflux-lpr I don't know if you already know the things in the article but I hope it helps!
Kaylee Gunderson Thanks. I know already all that, have been reading articles for five years desperately trying to find an answer. But it isnt acid that is culprit in lpr, it is more enzyme pepsin that inflammes everything on it's way from nose to chest. Antacids and proton pump inhibitors dont work for me. It helps people with heartburn only. I need a surgery.
Ah, I am so sorry to hear this! I can't imagine what you must have to go through, but I admire your strength to persevere and carry on. I'm glad this video does a little bit to help you through your difficult times. God bless you.
I'm a composer on TH-cam. I've been composing for many years and I love being able to create new songs and melodies. It's so rewarding to work on a piano song and then sit back and hear the musical novel unfold after its finished.
I find your channel informative and inspiring.
Michael
I am a violin amateur, I was really touched when the Laro's Symphonie espagnole sounded, for it is a song of ten level examination in China and I played it at the same age. In China, so many kids have to practice instrument (forced by their parents) every day, only a few children really like it, and most of them give up for the heavy school work during the middle scholl. I am lucky for I didn't give up, well it's painful for my childhood, but it worth at last. Thanks Rob for your great video!
ive been a professional artist since the age of ten, but ive always admired the violin and the saxophone. i played the saxophone for two years and then i switched to piano. i was always discouraged by my teachers when they told me to give up and i wasnt going to make it as an artist.. and since i never gave up i now own my own art store, i got my tattoo apprenticeship when i was 16, and im 19 now... im getting back into music, and im going to practice violin, and get back to playing the saxophone.. i admire people like you who live your dreams, and inspire others.
Thank you for sharing a short brief of your life in music.
It is amazing.
Angelo Baselli you are very welcome, thank you!
This is awesome keep it going. !! I spend my time playing my violin 🎻 I am not a professional at it but i practice and try everyday and I enjoy playing violin!😊
Zailetsplay lover Garcia awesome, keep it up! I know it's not easy, but you don't have to be a professional to enjoy it or share your gift.
Rob Landes thx my mom was the on who found you on TH-cam and she shared it with me and right away I hade to subscribe and watch your videos you are encouraging m everyday 😊😊
Rob, I’m currently a first year college student studying business. Been playing violin for about 12 years, but was thinking about dropping the violin because of my business studies. I recently decided to start releasing covers on TH-cam as a way for me to not lose my passion for the instrument. I discovered you by chance as your Ted talk showed up on my recommended list. Was never so moved by a Ted Talk. Not sure if you’re gonna see this comment, but I just wanted you to know that your Ted presentation and this video, have really reignited a passion in me. You’ve really encouraged me to keep playing even if it means juggling around my studies and other commitments. So much respect for you, bless you. Cheers from 2020, good vibes only🎻🍻
Being talented IS actually like winning the lottery, by definition of the words. That's why a lot of artists and musicians get offended when they are told they are talented, or at least dislike the word.
You don't have talent.
You have an amazing skill that you have honed and practiced for nearly 30 years.
"Talent" implies you're just good naturally and don't need practice, and the concept of talent is ridiculous.
You are, how ever, very very good at what you do. I found you about an hour ago, watched a bunch of videos. Subscribed, man. I love your covers.
Being 25, do you think it would be possible for me to still learn the violin? Would you recommend to seek professional lessons?
LQW Vibes doooo it!
LQW Vibes you can start at any time, and yes I would recommend a private teacher to anyone playing an instrument. It's very hard to progress without one.
In my experience I'd say do it. I myself am 26 and I just started learning violin 2 years ago.I started with getting professional lessons once a week. Now i only get them twice a month- At this point i can basically teach myself the songs and I use my teacher to help check my technique, rhythm, etc. to make sure I'm on track.
I wanted to learn violin ever since i was a child but couldn't. So now that I have the opportunity to learn I love learning it and almost always enjoy practicing.
I once heard a story that an 80-year-old woman regretted not to learn violin at the age of 60, then at least she would have played for 20 years. It's never too late.
You definitely can! As long as you have the time and money to put into it, it's definitely possible. I would take lessons at least once a week until you can read music and understand rhythms, accidentals, and all of that type of stuff. I myself started when I was 4, so I'm not sure what it's like to start when you're "older". I know of many adults that want to play when they've never touched an instrument before that end up quitting right away. It's tough, and practice is very very important in order to progress. I believe though that anyone can learn if they put their heart into it. After 13 years of playing the violin, I can definitely say that it is the single most important thing to me and I can't imagine a life without it. I believe in you!
I have been playing the violin for 4 years I am 13 years old and I hope to be as good as you one day 🎻
If you will keep practicing, you will definitely be as good as Rob Landes one day.
That's nice! I hope to be good at something one day! My life's pretty boring, my family can't afford anything.
Thank you, Rob, for making this video. I'm a high school orchestra director, and I showed this to my students to illustrate how great musicians go through a process; they're not a product. Very well done video, and very motivating!
+David Getz you are welcome, and I am thrilled to hear that! Tell them hi for me!
My kids are inspired by your hard work. They now know that practice makes perfect.
That's the most inspiring video I've ever seen..
I started Piano at age 4, by 12 i completelly quit music.
I always loved the violin but never had the guts to learn it.
EuclidesGBM - MasterEu you could still start 👀
James Smith I would if had the time to do so...
what u spend your time on now then???
Working ;-;
My wife and I have enjoyed your videos. Thanks for the history and the decency.
Hello Mr.Rob Landers I'm Alfredo Im 18 Years Old. I started Violin when I saw your channel, you have inspired be to be a better person. And I thank you for that. No matter What happens I hope u get in tv one day! And I'm always here to support.
Wow, I remember subscribing to this channel and being like wow this guy is amazing. I play the violin myself and I have been playing for 7 years (almost 14 yrs old) and I am in awe how Rob Landes plays his violin. I’m a fan now. You’re amazing and I know it does take hard work to succeed, and it definitely pays off. Huge fan!
Thanks Rob. Your video is very motivating bro. Despite i'm born in 1981 and never done something professional to express my self and my music I was always involved with hip-hop and drum n bass music in my youth i always wanted to do something serious and internet give me the time to express my self and my songs in the outer globe with soundcloud and music sharing. Now i have a family and a full time job 8 hours a day with a good salary not to complain but music is still in me. Still making drum n bass tracks but never did something serious. My time is gone i think, hope its never to late for me. But today Rob i give my 4 year son a Walther melodica piano to play together and practice for the future. He loved it instantly .When I saw your video now you made me cry bro. That was so inspirational and motivating to stick my son to play music and learn what my parents didnt learn to me. Your experience is something you grow over the years with experience and lot of practice. I'm so proud of you that you didnt give up. Keep up bro . Music is my life and my Dream and my escape everyday in my live. Happy new year and wish you the best for 2018.
Dang man, this hit me. You’re doing great things with your family, and I wish you the best for 2018.
Picking up the violin after a 25-ish year hiatus. Played for 4 years in junior high. My new Louis Carpini G2 gets delivered Wednesday! Thank you for being an inspiration!
What a nice memory you have sir
You are awesome, I'm showing this to my 5 and 8 year old as they practice and inspire to play . It's a beautiful journey, thank you for sharing!!
Hi, I am a 12 year old girl who is a 'violin geek' as my friends call, me I LOVE playing the violin,I love my violin named etc.And I started when I was around 7 years old, it was a chore to me getting out my violin at the start was torture I cried about some times but as I have aged passing all my grades so far with a distinction I have started thoroughly enjoying practice,I have come across on TH-cam and watched all of your videos,I have watched this one and I find it extremely moving especially around the end when you said that you work for it, and that is so true it doesn't come easy and I have a long way to go yet but I can almost tell violin is going to be a big part of my life. I believe i may not quite come to your level you are an INCREDIBLY talented man for the age you are you are gifted,special and amazing and many words words that I can't explain an i do hope you reply and post more amazing videos. Many thx
Thank you to share this with us,it is so deeply moving!
I've played paino on and off for the past 9 years, I also sing (I am being classically trained but enjoy singing contemporary style with no formal training) and will start guitar and violin this next term (I am majoring in music, composition major and performance minor). It's no joke about the practice... people think it's a magical gift when I sit down and play a complex piano piece... what they don't realize is that just the other day I took 6 hours in one day learning only PART of it and definitely not at proficiency level without evening adding in any articulation to the song yet.... it takes hours and hours and days and weeks to learn a complex song. I am in no way sight reading complex music....
You inspired me to play violin
I was pretty much discouraged reading the stuff online about why the violin is like one of the worst first choices. Thanks a ton. I'm definitely reconsidering my decision. Subscribed!
My 2 passions in life is music and art. In a way they kind of go hand in hand, I believe music is audible art or art for the ears. I started playing the flute when I was 10 I am now in college (they don't have a band or an orchestra) and I still come home every weekend to play with my hometown's pep band. I also taught myself how to play various flutes that I find (mainly piccolo, Indian flute and Chinese flute) and I am learning how to play the ukulele. I also would love to learn how to play the piano but I don't have much time with school and all. Now for the other passion, art, I started drawing just like everyone else, until about 1st grade. We had an assignment where we had to draw a tree. When I got it back I brought it home and proudly showed it to my mother. (she is a very good artist herself) When she pointed out all the different animals I drew I knew I needed to keep going. Now 13 years later I am able to life like drawings and paintings of people and animals. Now I'm going to school for something way off.... Veterinary technology...basically a veterinary nurse. I know weird but I have always loved animals.
tnx for the good vibe you gave me in the last seconds of your video, i wish you happiness in each moment of your life
Ugh I'm so jealous lol I really want to learn to play violin I've been playing guitar for a couple years now but I just can never find the time to start violin
Oh and I play guitar about 1-2 hours a day on a good day and 20-30 min on a bad day
It is quite time consuming. Especially starting fresh. If you got yourself an instrument and at least one lesson a week, though (45-60 min lessons) I think it's possible. At least you already got down reading music, rhythms, and that type of stuff! If it's something you wanna so, go for it! I've played for 13 years and I couldn't be happier!
I think you should do it. I recently took up guitar after playing piano for the past 3 years and I find the process is much smoother and genuinely feels easier after already playing one instrument. you should defo go for it
I've been playing violin for 6 years now (I'm 12) and I think this inspires me to try better at it. I haven't enjoyed it much until now, but I'd like to put more into, and find out what I like to play.
One tip from me.
Never ever think that you practiced enough.
I used to practice about 1-2 hours a day on violin when i was in middle school.
Now after practicing even 4 hours i know, how little i did and i just want next day to come to start doing the rest. And the same thing every day ;)
And never practice too much.
Perlman, the best of the best says that 5 hours a day is enough.
Cheers
I start playing violin at age 8 i was playing it for 5 years now its 4 years i playing viola but im still learning .
U are amazing keep it that way😉
megi gorjan thank you, keep it up!
It was really wonderful to see all the progress you have made. Kudos!!
You are too awesome brother
keep touching the stars and be one
my god your story is really amazing!!!! you are a very motivational person. thanks for this :)
PluckItTruly thank you, and you are very welcome!
I play the cello and this was the first video i saw on your youtube and thank you so much bc you gave me so much insperation
Well done Rob - beautiful music & yes your hard work shows that you achieved your goal & excelled!