Beginner Violin Class

This course will focus on the basics of playing the violin! We will learn how to hold the bow and violin, play various rhythms, and how to pluck and play to the tune of 'Hot Cross Buns.' Students can jump in and out of this class at any time as we review and build on previous or new skills that we are learning and is a great introduction to playing songs on the violin. The class will include games, activities, and opportunities for students to learn from each other. 

Week of March 8: How to care for your instrument, bow and violin hold, parts of the bow and violin, where to play

Week of March 15: String names, pizzicato (plucking), rhythms, longbows

Week of March 22: Monkey Going up and Down the Ladder activity, adding fingers, plucking the song 'Hot Cross Buns'

Week of March 29: Open strings, rhythm progress, playing 'Hot Cross Buns' with the bow

Week of April 5: Learn the beginning of Twinkle and play with rhythms

Every five weeks of classes, holidays and breaks not included, the skills will be repeated. If you find that your learner would like to continue to learn the violin fully after the five weeks have been completed, you are more than welcome to sign up for private lessons. If you have any questions about this course, what size violin to get, or any inquiries you might have, please click on the "Ask A Question" button underneath my name and I will help you out!