Nevertheless, they encounter a different set of problems. First of all, their bodies are much less flexible then the bodies of young children, so they frequently find just the physical act of playing violin exhausting and their joints and tendons often need some time to adapt to the new tasks expected of them.

Also, people's schedules often tend to get very hectic and it is sometimes hard to find time and energy to work on such a demanding skill. Thus, I try once again to emphasize the importance of practicing with maximum focus and control, since it enables the student to make progress with a very short amount of daily practice.

At the end, I believe that every Adult Student will find that learning such an amazing instrument is well worth the effort. Since a lot of Adult Students also want for their children to learn an instrument, by taking lessons themselves they will be able to motivate them to a much greater degree. Furthermore, playing violin can provide a much needed healthy escape from the stresses of everyday life, and considering that there are quite a few amateur orchestras in the Vancouver area, Adult Students can eventually become actively involved in music and start performing themselves.

Also see my opinions on:

• Beginning Students
• Intermediate Students
• Advanced Students