Whether you need some instruction in violin basics or you've never even touched a violin before, this 3-week class is designed to get you started with a great foundation, and playing the beginning of a song with a good sound!

I will demonstrate all of the skills that we will cover in this class on my own violin, in short, easy-to-follow steps. This is an interactive class, and students will have the opportunity to demonstrate back what we are learning, and ask and answer questions. This class is best experienced when the learner is able to have their camera on throughout class showing both their violin hold and bow hold. Because of the nature of musical instrument sounds on Zoom, students will generally stay muted while we practice skills together, and may be unmuted for individual demonstration and feedback. 

Over the course of three weeks, we will cover the following: 

Week 1, Day 1: Parts of the violin and bow, basic care, and violin rest position and playing position

Week 1, Day 2: Review violin rest position and playing position, then learn bow hold and basic bow exercises, down bow and up bow, playing the rhythm pattern for our song on the E string, changing strings, and playing the rhythm pattern on the A string

Week 2, Day 1: Left hand position for fingering, placement of sticker or finger tape for good intonation, and using the first finger on the E string

Week 2, Day 2: Adding the rest of the fingers and working towards playing the first 4 measures of your first song!

Week 3, Day 1: Reviewing the first 4 measures of the song, learning the rest of the song (8 more measures), and learning another rhythmic variation of the song

Week 3, Day 2: Learning how to play with quicker changes and slower bowing, and learning simple songs of each student's choice based on all the skills developed so far

I believe that the beginning stages of learning to play the violin should always be filled with encouragement, and progress should always be celebrated, no matter how small it may seem! Every learner is unique, and it is always worth taking your time in the beginning stages of learning an instrument like the violin, because a good foundation pays off later on. My goal is to meet every student exactly where they are and help them get the best start they can on their instrument!