Slovak Violinist Filip Jančík Reveals He Could Not Read Music Until Age 18

Filip Jančík, a 33-year-old Slovak violinist, has revealed in an interview that he could not read musical notation until he was 18 years old, despite his musical abilities. The musician discussed various aspects of his career, including his collaboration with Canadian singer Avril Lavigne and his approach to both physical and mental training for violin performance. Jančík also spoke about absolute pitch, a rare musical ability that allows musicians to identify or produce specific musical notes without reference points. The violinist explained his reluctance to comment on the current state of Slovak cultural affairs and shared insights about what qualities are necessary for someone to learn violin playing.