DS9 took violin for about a year. I agree with BWBShari on the noise and the perfectionism. I thought my son was going to break his bow, all because it wasn't perfect the first time. He also became bored with it half way though the year, but continued till school was out. This year he has has dropped violin for the guitar.

As for the cello, I really don't have any experience with it to give you advice.

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