Good luck with the violin lessons. I have a nice student violin not being used at the moment if you need to borrow it for awhile. You should go watch Matt Miller perform at various venues in SoWal (lately La Botana, Hibiscus, Gravel Road, Naked Grape, Seaside) when you get the chance. Fairly recently, while still a young student, he won the state fiddling championship a time or two. You might also ask him about local lessons. I have an excellent concert quality 1/2 size cello, German made, 1927 if you decide to expand your string instrument repertory.