Hi i love music and actually teach violin or fiddle as it is commonly known.  Do you play?
I used to play the piano a bit that's all. How long have you played?
I began playing the american fiddle which is a small viol which is ealiy portable. I was only 4 years old.  To long ago to count now!! 
Wow that's impressive. You must be good. Were you classically trained? What style of music do you play?
I was trained but not classically.  My mentor was into old time music of north american folk so i play a bit of that and some jazz 
I see, folk music is pretty interesting. Have you heard of Lindsey Stirling? I think she plays the violin.
Lindsey Stirling
Lindsey Stirling (born September 21, 1986) is an American violinist, singer and songwriter. She presents choreographed violin performances, both live and in music videos found on her eponymous YouTube channel, which she created in 2007.
Stirling performs a variety of music styles, from classical to pop and rock to electronic dance music. Aside from original work, her discography contains covers of songs by other musicians and various soundtracks. Her music video "Crystallize" finished as the eighth-most watched video of 2012
American fiddle
American fiddle-playing began with the early settlers who found that the small "viol" family instruments were portable and rugged. According to Ron Yule, "John Utie, a 1620 immigrant, settled in the North and is credited as being the first known fiddler on American soil". Early influences were Irish fiddle styles as well as Scottish and the more refined traditions of classical violin playing. Popular tunes included "Soldier's Joy", for which Robert Burns had written lyrics, and other such tunes as