Professional string musicians train their entire lives, often starting at the age of four or even younger, studying and practicing every day. Less than one percent of all that study music performance end up with a career as a soloist with the opportunity to get a loan of a high-caliber instrument.

Professional string musicians train their entire lives, often starting at the age of four or even younger, studying and practicing every day. For some, not being able to learn or later exhibit what they have in their heads on the instrument is a source of self-doubt and frustration.