When a child or adult decides to learn the violin, many people opt for the cheapest option available with the mindset that they might not ‘stick with it’ so there is little point in investing in a good quality instrument. However, that approach doesn’t take into account the effect a poor quality instrument will have on the enjoyment of playing.

It may seem like a good idea to buy a violin online for less than £200, but you will almost certainly end up with a poorly made instrument that will be no fun to play.

Lots of people come to the violin, viola or cello operating under the misapprehension that they’ll have to play classical music when they’re learning.