I've been playing violin since I was 5 years old. Of course, to me, it's one of the greatest passions of my life. It introduced me to the world of music, and that alone is worth something.
My favorite composer is probably Tchaikovsky or Sarasate. I'm the type who likes those crazy, romantic pieces--all the better if I can show off a little while playing it!
My violin is a 2004 John Sipe, and I currently am having an electric violin made, which was handpainted by my sister.