May 26, 2018 Ailish Corbett Motivation, Play the Violin, Age, Practice Tips Never Too Late - Reasons Why Age is NOT a Requirement for Learning The Violin May 26, 2018 Ailish Corbett Motivation, Play the Violin, Age, Practice Tips It is a MYTH that age has something to do with one’s ability to play a new instrument. Learning the violin when you were 6 does NOT mean you are any better off then someone who started at 60.