weekly
or for 12 classes
Beginner Violin: Level 1 (12 Week Course-Learn Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)
Ages 8-10
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 12 weeks
6-6 learners per class
45 min
What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Independent practice outside of class is crucial for student enjoyment and success. I will provide your student with easy step by step videos to practice along with outside of class.Grading
On our finally day of class we will take turns play either solos or duets or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Mastery is shown through your student's ability to preform Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with little to no assistance.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
-What will be taught? *Instrument care and safety *Parts of the instrument *Standing rest position, seated rest position, playing position *Note and rhythm reading *Ear training *Finger placement in first position: D major *Bowing and articulation: Pizzicato, arco, detach, legato *Begin learning Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in D Major How will I teach? *Visual and auditory demonstrations *Call and response using games such as messages and the toxic rhythm *Use of website such a musictheory.net, 4four, and rhythm randomizer to reinforce note and rhythm reading. *Videos to play along with and review. *Independent practice will be assigned outside of the lesson.
Learning Goals
Note ReadingRhythm ReadingSyllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction Week
-Introductions (Ice breaker game: name that tune or draw your mood)
-How to safely unpack and pack the instrument to avoid damages.
-Parts of the instrument
-Dos and don'ts: Avoid touching the hair of the bow, avoid extreme temperature fluctuations, always place your instrument on a flat even surface if it is being left unattended, etc. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Let's learn to pizzicato
-Review week 1
-Learn playing position
-Seated and standing rest position
-Learn open strings Quizlet (visual of violin strings)
-Learn to pizzicato
-Singing the Ant Song 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Ant song with pizzicato
-Reinforcing a proper setup
-Review open strings with Quizlet (visual of violin strings)
-Ant Song with pizzicato
-Pop goes the weasel with A and D string (pizzicato 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
How to hold the bow
-Reinforcing a proper setup
-Learning what a staff and treble clef are
-Learning where open strings are on the staff
-Learning what a quarter and half note are
-Begin learning how to hold the bow 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
No pre-reqs needed
Supply List
-Painters tape, vinyl tape, racing/automotive tape preferably 1/8-1/4 inch (this will be used as a guide for where to place 1st ,2nd, and 3rd, finger in first position) -Violin with bow, rosin, cleaning cloth, and shoulder rest. -A tuner to help your young musician tune with your guidence/assistance at home. Soundcorset Tuner & Metronome is a free and reliable mobile app that I enjoy using.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will embedded YouTube video on the class board of me giving step by step instructions for this course. Independent practice outside of the classroom is crucial for student success.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a classically trained violinist. I have studied the violin for 19 years and received my Bachelor of Music Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. I offer beginner to intermediate lessons for both violin, viola, and cello. I have worked as an Early Childhood Music Educator for El Sistema Colorado and as an Orchestra Director with the Colorado Chamber Outreach Program in the Douglas County School District. As a teacher, I strive to build a safe classroom environment where my students can feel confident in their musical ability and comfortable asking questions. Reviews
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