At the age of seven Alcaide took up classical violin.

Cook played classical violin for five years before learning to play the guitar.

She studied classical violin from grade school through high school.

She began studying classical violin at age five but soon switched to bluegrass.

He started playing classical violin at a young age under the influence of his mother who was a music teacher and conductor.

From the age of eight he studied classical violin.

He was trained in classical violin as a child.

He studied classical violin, piano, guitar, and voice from a young age.

In other words, I don't think you have to be the best in the world at classical violin.

Always passionate about music, he played classical violin, had his stereo equipment custom built.