February 2014

I love violin, what programs can I be involved with to have fun and become better?

So I'm 16, and started taking the violin more seriously. So the thing is, I don't want to play in orchestras. I'm more into the folk/fiddle/jazz/etc. type of violin. I like what Lindsey Stirling does, and I'm trying and experimenting with writing my own music. I also love Indie music, and I always dreamed of playing with an Indie band writing lyrics and playing the violin and maybe even something like the cello or bass. I'm planning on maybe joining a youth orchestra in my city for fun. I think playing in orchestras is fun but definitely not something I'd like to pursue in. I love classical but I don't think playing it is for me, I'd like to focus more on the style of music I mentioned above. So I was just wondering what other opportunities would be out for the things I like? Some of my friends are getting into the Interlochen Summer Program and it makes me sort of upset, all I'm doing is practicing the violin. I want to find something I could do with my skills instead of just practicing all the time, and obviously have fun. Any ideas? Thanks for reading!

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