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Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017
I bought this book for my grand-daughter who is interested in learning the violin. although she doesn't have one. . But after just watching the jprogram, there is no real lessons to be learned here. I sent it back.
April Johnson
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2015
I have purchased e-media's Piano software. It has been wonderful for 4 members of our family to learn piano from the utmost beginnings. I purchased violins and this software for at least 3 in the family to try our hand at Violin. I love the simplicity and the kids like the instructor -she is a bit quirky :) . I have figured out how to use the finger tracker to be sure the notes are being played correctly. It should have been intuitive, I was just expecting it to be like Piano Method that highlights the notes as played. I was able to make fret markers on the violins (4/4, 1/2, and 1/8th sizes) with the finger tracker. That was a huge relief. This program is the only way I could see our family being able to learn violin- especially for 3 children and a pleasant challenge for myself. Otherwise, instrument lessons would be cost prohibitive. The software is a little dated, but for the price, I have absolutely no complaints. I will likely purchase more from them. (Already have Piano Method- which has also been great!) I am confident my kids know how to properly hold the bow and instrument, tune an violin and ...well now we are beginning to dive into the lessons to begin real songs. Very exciting.
Samantha L
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2015
I have always wanted to learn to play the violin, and happened to recently recieve one.I have experience with music (playing the bass guitar, and years of the clarinet when I was in middle and high school) so I know how to read music. Been a few years since I have really played anything, so I have been searching for a program I could do myself as a refresher and teaching.After looking at some other programs I settled on this one. It is great for teaching some basics, but I am not expecting anything elaborate from it. It has so far given me a refresher on reading music, and some decent techniques on learning to play. So far the tuner on the program seems to work quite well, along with it telling me where to put my fingers propperly to achieve the right notes. One thing for sure make sure the microphone on your computer works properly and well.Don't be discouraged about it looking on the childish side, it is a pretty good program for someone looking to teach themselves and learn.For age reference I am 24.
Brad
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014
The software seems good so far. I bought this for my 9 year old with her first violin. The lessons are easy to follow, and it has feedback through the microphone which helps you tune the violin. You can tell it is an older software, windows don't expand to full screen and graphics are dated, but it is a good learning tool.I bought a used copy, as there were no new copies available, and they crammed the box into a large envelope, so the box was pretty beat up and crushed during shipping. Sloppy, especially considering the high price for used software.
W. Woman
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2014
I started playing the violin recently and thought I had few classes before, this PC tool is a great way for children and adult to learn the fundamentals of the instrument. Simple and direct, the many lessons (with your own personal virtual teacher) allow you to understand the basics in many fun ways and tricks when it comes to handle a bow, And trust me; it's ALL in the bow. I enjoyed it, and expect my future kids to enjoy it as well.
Ella Taylor
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2012
I've always wanted to learn to play the violin so about a month ago I broke down and bought my instrument. The next step was to find lessons and I looked all over. Bottom line: Every instructor was in high demand and lessons were expensive, about $30 for a 1/2 hour.When I saw this software I figured that it was about the cost of a lesson and I could do it on my own time. My two concerns were that 1) it's geared towards children and 2) it does not say if it's compatible with Windows 8. Well, it arrived today and put all my fears to rest. I just stopped using it after two hours because I realized it had gotten dark outside!It works with windows 8, so no trouble there, and the lessons are basic but really helpful. After just two hours I feel so much more confident and I sound a lot better. It has some great features, like a tuner, and it shows me if I'm putting my fingers down on the correct part of the string (remember that you need a microphone on your computer to use these features). It goes through everything from how to hold a bow to how to read music to what the different parts of the violin are called.Those two hours I just spent with this program would have cost me between $90 and $120 with any teacher in town. I saved money and am having a lot of fun. Just what I need to keep me motivated!
R&B
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2012
This product, DVD, for violin instruction is simply bad !! This product is very very basic. You can go online to YouTube, type in violin instruction and watch several videos for FREE and obtain a better lesson. Search violin parts for the beginnner, violin techniques for the beginner, first violin songs for the beginner etc... You can do this for free and get a better lesson. I purchased this for my daughter. I watched it once and it was horrible !! They have a nice yet old lady to play the violin. She DOES NOT capture the childs attention !!! My child would not watch the video it was so boring. This video is the equivalent of your childs first lesson for $15 or $20 bucks. Not only this, if you have simply 2 or 3 months of prior piano lessons 20 years in the past and you watch about 1 hours of videos for fee on line. You could teach your child or yourself everything in this CD. Simply this DVD is crap, take it from experience it is not worth the money. If and only if, you live 200 miles from your nearest violin instructor and you have NO experience with anything remotely similar to music instruction then you might want to buy this. I took piano for one semester in college 30 years ago and I am more than easily able to give my child more instruction than this video can !!!! Plese read the prior sentence several times. I am very serious about this.
Jenni
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2011
Even though the product is rated for 6+, my daughter at 5 loves the lessons. The narater is easy to follow and uses fun games to help them understand. SHe is learning very quickly and I know she will continue to learn the violin.
Chase
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2011
contacted customer support and they told me that their techs are working on an option to work for Lion but it would not be out in the foreseeable future.
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