How to Make a Better Sound on Your Violin

Unlocking the potential of your instrument, using techniques used by the great Violinists of the 20th Century.

12 total reviews for this teacher

1 review for this class

Completed by 2 learners

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35 minutes

per class

Once per week

every week

13-18

year olds

6-12

learners per class

per learner

How does an “Ongoing” course work?

Meets on a weekly schedule, join any week, no need to catch up on previous material

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Automatic payment every Sunday, cancel any time

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Description

Class Experience

These are practical lessons working on tone production for Violin and Viola players of all abilities.
The ultimate joy for me is helping pupils achieve a better sound.
We will aim to achieve more tonal variety by looking at various techniques and putting them into practice.
Various exercises will be given to practice away from the instrument to activate different muscles.
Students will be encouraged to record a before and after example of a section of music.
Applying these techniques will...

Students will learn how to get more tonal potential from their instruments in a fun and engaging way.

A before and after recording example of a slow passage of music.

Violin/Viola

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

35 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

Teacher

Giles Thirkettle

Violinist & Harpist

12 total reviews

37 completed classes

About Me

Hello, 
I come from a musical family- in fact my parents met at the Welsh National Opera as professional violinists! Their passion for music rubbed off on me and I took up the violin age 3!
I have been playing ever since.
I love teaching and...