I am a left-handed adult who was recently gifted a right-handed violin. I have an avenue for having the instrument altered, if necessary, but am undecided about whether to do this before beginning lessons. It definitely feels more natural to bow with my left hand, but not impossible with my right.

I would appreciate any hind-sight other lefties might have about whether or not playing right-handed was right for them (outside of the orchastra debate). I am most interested in the difficulty experienced in learning to play, and whether frustration outweighed enjoyment.

The ultimate question being, "Would you choose to learn to play right-handed if you had it to do all over again?"

Thanks in advance, Laura

i think you should bow with your right hand...

its easier to teach i guess. but its all your choice, just makesure your teacher can teach it

go with bowing with left that would just have to do bye