15 Thoughtful Instagram Captions for Every Photo Playing the Violin

The violin is one of the most beloved and most-practiced instruments in the world. Given its beautiful sound and its place in so many classic pieces, going back centuries, we can't say we're surprised.

If the violin is your instrument of choice, not only are we a little jealous, but we think it's the perfect opportunity to show off a bit. Ready to take your skills to social media? We think your next post will be even better accompanied by one of the playful violin-inspired Instagram captions below.

For baring your soul through your instrument:

"When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you're telling a story."

-Joshua Bell

 

For showcasing the physicality of your music:

"Violin playing is a physical art with great traditions behind it."

-Vanessa Mae

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For demonstrating your musical passion:

"A violin should be played with love, or not at all."

-Joseph Wechsberg

 

For playing your tiny violin:

"Treble maker."

 

For when your instrument feels like an extension of the self:

"I'm not just a violinist—being a violinist is part of me."

-Lindsey Stirling

 

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For when your violin is your happy place:

"Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like the violin."

-John Lubbock

 

For when you didn't even consider learning a different instrument:

"I choose violins."

 

For keeping up your practice after many years:

"The age of a person doesn't matter. The sweetest music is played on the oldest violin."

-Jessie Andrews

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For when you're still learning:

"There is no worse sound in the world than someone who cannot play the violin but insists on doing so anyway."

-Lemony Snicket, The Austere Academy

 

For speaking to the world through your violin:

"I want the violin to be the melody—to be the voice."

-Joel Sunny

 

Also read about: Everything You Wanted to Know About 'Luminary' Pop Violinist Joel Sunny

 

For when your violin allows you to express yourself in a truly unique way:

"The violin—that most human of all instruments."

-Louisa May Alcott

 

For having to put on an impromptu performance:

"The only downside of playing the violin is that you never know when you're going to be asked to play."

-Charlie Siem

 

For taking a less classical approach to your playing:

"Just fiddling around."

(via Unsplash)

 

For finishing your play session for the evening:

"The case is closed."

 

For lending your talents to an ensemble:

"And my bow."

-Legolas, The Fellowship of the Ring 

 

For even more captioning inspiration, click HERE for our favorite ideas for pictures of your eyes.