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This performance of La Primavera is rad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LiztfE1X7E
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Festival de Santander: María Dueñas y la Orquesta Real de Suecia
- Mozart: La flauta mágica KV 620: obertura
- Bruch: Concierto para violín núm. 1 en sol menor, op. 26
- Stenhammar: Serenata en fa mayor, op. 31
- Wagner: Tannhäuser: oberturaOrquesta Real de Suecia
Alan Gilbert, dirección
María Dueñas, violín20 de agosto de 2026. Sala Argenta del Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria
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The Perfect Instrument to Start With
One of the first questions aspiring musicians and parents ask is, “Which instrument is the best to start with?”
The answer may be surprising: there is no single perfect instrument—only the right instrument for the right learner.
As a music instructor and mentor, I’ve taught students who began with the piano, guitar, drums, violin, saxophone, and voice. I’ve discovered that success depends less on the instrument itself and more on the learner’s interest, commitment, and quality of instruction.
The best instrument is one that inspires you to keep learning.
- Start with Your Interest
Passion is a powerful motivator.
If you enjoy the sound of the violin, you’ll be more excited to practice it. If you’re fascinated by the drums or inspired by the piano, let that interest guide your decision.
Learning becomes more enjoyable when you genuinely love the instrument.
2. Consider Your Goals
Ask yourself these questions;
- Do you want to play in a church band or orchestra?
- Do you dream of becoming a music producer?
- Would you like to accompany yourself while singing?
- Are you preparing for music examinations or a professional career?
Your goals can help determine the most suitable starting point.
3. The Piano Is an Excellent Foundation
If you’re unsure where to begin, the piano is one of the best instruments to start with.
It helps you understand: Music Theory, Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Ear training, and Sight-reading.
Many professional musicians who play other instruments first developed their musical foundation through the piano.
4. Every Instrument Develops Unique Skills
Each instrument offers something valuable:
- Piano builds a strong overall musical foundation.
- Voice develops musicianship and expressive communication.
- Guitar is versatile and ideal for accompaniment and songwriting.
- Drums strengthen rhythm, timing, and coordination.
- Violin develops precision, listening skills, and musical sensitivity.
- Saxophone enhances breath control, tone production, and musical expression.
There is no “superior” instrument—each contributes to your growth in different ways.
5. Choose Commitment Over Convenience
The instrument you choose is only the beginning.
Progress comes through consistent practice, quality instruction, patience, discipline, and willingness to learn from mistakes
A committed learner will often achieve more than someone with a better instrument but little dedication.
Conclusion
The perfect instrument is not simply the one that looks impressive or is most popular. It is the one that aligns with your passion, supports your goals, and motivates you to keep growing.
Don’t spend months searching for the “perfect” instrument while delaying your musical journey. Start where you are, learn with intention, and allow your skills to grow one lesson at a time.
The instrument may begin your journey—but your dedication will determine where it leads.
Reflection
If you could begin learning any instrument today without fear or limitation, which one would you choose, and what first step can you take this week?
#drum #guitar #Intentionality #music #MusicLessons #musicalinstruments #musicproduction #musictheory #piano #saxophone #talents #violin“The perfect instrument is not the one you admire from a distance, but the one you are willing to learn with patience, discipline, and consistency.” — Victor Adenola
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María Dueñas y la Orquesta Filarmónica de Munich
WAGNER: Obertura del “El holandés errante”
BRUCH: Concierto para violín núm. 1 en sol menor, op. 26
VECSEY: Valse Triste
FELIX MENDELSSOHN: Sinfonía núm. 3 en la menor, op. 56, “Escocesa”
FELIX MENDELSSOHN: Canción de Góndola venecianaOrquesta Filarmónica de Munich
Lahav Shani, dirección
María Dueñas, violín12 de julio de 2026, Odeonsplatz, Munich, Alemania
#classicalmusic #concert #violin
https://www.rtve.es/play/audios/concierto-de-verano/maria-duenas-orq-fil-munich-plaza-odeon-munich-19-08-26/17195304/ -
#JenniferHigdon b. 1962
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra I. 1726
#RoyalLiverpoolPhilharmonicOrchestra,
#VasilyPetrenko#musik #music #musique #musica #Higdon
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#DarioCastello 1602 -1631
Sonata X
Sonate concertate in stil moderno, libro primo, 1621#MusicaMaestrale -
#CourtneyKuroda and #ChristineWilkinsonBeckman #Violin
#MaxFuller #Cello
#HidekiYamaya #Theorbo#musik #music #musique #musica #Castello #classicalmusic
#baroquemusic
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1793)
Violin Concerto No.5 in A-Major KV.219 "Turkish"Ilva Eigus, violin
Kevin Griffiths, direction
Empyrean OrchestraTonhalle Zürich
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OnF et Julia Fischer
Julia Fischer interprète le célèbre "Concerto pour violon" de Mendelssohn avec l’Orchestre national de France et Cristian Măcelaru, avant un voyage à Rome avec Bizet et Respighi. Enfin, les musiciens de l’ONF révèlent une autre facette de Nino Rota avec son mélodique "Nonetto".
Julia Fischer, violon
Orchestre national de France
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#PaulineViardot 1821- 1910
6 Morceaux for violin and piano (1867) #VWV3003
#UlfSchneider #Violin
#StephanImorde "Piano#musik #music #musique #musica #womencomposers
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Delighted to be asked to play at the annual folk service at Gellionnen Chapel on the Sunday of the Pontardawe Festival weekend, as the first of many tunes, songs and poems from local artists.
I played a Welsh tune, Morfa'r Frenhines, one of mum's favourites, that she calls by the name "the pretty tune", which didn't used to narrow things down at first as there's plenty of pretty Welsh tunes!
Thank you so much to Dewi Bowen for the video.
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#AftabDarvishi *1987
Daughters of Sol (2017)
#KronosQuartet:
#DavidHarrington #Violin, #JohnSherba #Violin, #HankDutt #Viola, #SunnyYang #Cello#musik #music #musique #musica #Darvishi
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#GloriaCoates *1933
Quartet No 7 "Angels" for string quartet and pipe organ (2000)
#SpektralQuartet with #MaryPan #PipeOrgan
#TheoEspy #Violin
#ClaraLyon #Violin
#DoyleArmbrust #Viola
#RussellRolen #Cello#classicalmusic #modernistmusic
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Jazztodon artist of the week: Tomoko Omura!
From her webpage: Tomoko Omura is an innovative jazz violinist, composer, and educator whose violin work embodies the authentic spirit and language of jazz. Born and raised in Japan, Tomoko began playing violin at age four, building a strong classical foundation. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, her compositions reflect a blend of Eastern and Western influences, drawing on her Japanese heritage and her experiences in the New York jazz scene, where she is now based.
Her Roots project began with the album Roots (2014), a profound exploration blending modern jazz with Japanese cultural essence. This served as the foundation for the Branches series—Branches Vol. 1 (2020) and Branches Vol. 2 (2021)—continuing her exploration of merging Japanese culture with contemporary jazz. Her latest record is "Run, Run, Run." She was voted #1 Rising Star Violinist in the recent Down Beat critics' poll.
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enjoyed this Radiant Others interview with my friend Ilana Cravitz, London based klezmer violinist, all around cool dude.🤓🎻✨I only met her once on my stopover in London, but we became good online friends during the 2020 lockdowns—a dynamic they get into in the interview, many such cases.
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Hahn interpreta a Mozart
* MOZART: Obertura de ‘Don Giovanni’
* MOZART: Concierto para violín núm. 5 en la mayor, K. 219, “Turco”
* MOZART: Sinfonía núm. 1 en mi bemol mayor, K. 16
* R. SCHUMANN: Sinfonía núm. 4 en re menor, op. 120Hilary Hann, violín
Orq. Fil. de Cámara Germana de Bremen.
Dir.: O. M. Wellber.17 de julio de 2026, Ópera Berlioz, Montpellier, Francia. Festival Radio France Occitanie de Montpelier.
#classicalmusic #concert #violin
https://www.rtve.es/play/audios/festivales-de-verano/hahn-interpreta-mozart-04-08-26/17179925/
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I don't know if the violin parts in J S Bach's 'Concerto for Two Violins in D minor - II. Largo ma non tanto' are particularly taxing to play, but surely the experience of playing something that sublimely beautiful in duet with another player must be an amazing experience.
Violinists of the Fedi, what say you?
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#JAZZ #ALGERIA #VIOLIN #CELLO #RAI Sofiane Saidi et Camélia Jordana unissent leurs talents pour une création unique entre raï et jazz. Accompagnés par les frères Ceccaldi, les deux artistes jettent un pont musical magistral entre les deux rives de la Méditerranée. Pionnier du raï contemporain, Sofiane Saidi insuffle ses machines électroniques au cœur des chants traditionnels oranais et…
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#KaijaSaariaho 1952 – 2023
Graal théâtre for violin and orchestra (1994)
#CarolinWidmann #Violin
#SWRSymphonyOrchestra
#BasWiegers#musik #music #musique #musica #Saariaho #contemporarymusic #womencomposers
#classicalmusic
