It’s true that most violin players start studying the instrument when they’re young—sometimes before they’ve even started school. (It’s admittedly pretty amazing to see a preschooler playing a ...

Professional violinist Laurel Parks, standing, instructs a beginners class for adults called "Drunken Fiddles" in January at Restaurant, Pub & Games, 724 Massachusetts St. Parks offers group classes ...

Learning a musical instrument is more like learning a new language. They are both easy to learn and master at a young age. At this stage, brain development is quite high that allows for faster mastery ...

Laurel Parks instructs the beginner "Drunken Fiddles" class at Belger Crane Yard Studios. Learning to play an instrument as an adult can be difficult, especially when many beginner level classes are ...

DECATUR - Though it might not seem that way, playing a violin is kind of like riding a bicycle. Once you learn, it sticks with you. At least that's what 66-year-old Laura Bickers found out this summer ...

The Marquette County String Orchestra is a recently-formed organization for adults who play violin, viola, cello or bass. The ...