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How much training would it take to get into a professional orchestra?
Like a good one, I mean? For a violinist? I’ve been playing piano since I was eight and started playing violin in 8th grade. Now I’m in 10th and I’m still in Orchestra, except that I’m as good as the kids that have been playing since elementary and all that jazz. How many years of additional training do I need? Should I hire a private teacher?
It’s a good (great) question, though the number of years is really not the issue. And yes, you DEFINITELY need a good private teacher. You cannot progress to a professional level (in terms of orchestral playing) without one. You can’t teach yourself technique and etudes and a ton of repertoire. You can’t.
Your teacher will also help you professionally in terms of thinking about where to get an undergraduate degree in violin (a BM or perhaps BA). You need to start now thinking about where you want to go to school. You should find summer programs, supervised by the teachers (and students) you want to work with. You need to keep your grades up, get into a good practice routine, and listen to as much music as you can. Read books about musicians. Watch films about musicians.
This is such a good question, with your permission I’d like to add it to the Violin/Viola FAQ at:
http://beststudentviolins.com/FAQ.html
Ken Block Gymkhana Training
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