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.
Giles Thirkettle
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(15)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. A before and after recording example of a slow passage of music.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 help students achieve more from their instruments.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to get more tonal potential from their instruments in a fun and engaging way.
Other Details
Supply List
Violin/Viola
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
15reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Trinity College of Music
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 performing. I have a master's degree and BA in violin performance from TrinityLaban, where I learned with Michael Bochmann MBE. I teach individually, in groups and direct youth orchestras for music services across London.
I studied the harp at Wells Cathedral School with Ruth Faber, and at TrinityLaban with Gabriella Dall'olio. I enjoy teaching the Harp in London and on Outschool.
My main aim is to give pupils the necessary skills in an enthusiastic and fun way, so they can acquire the educational and wellbeing benefits from learning an instrument.
Thanks for your interest in my lessons. Reviews
Live Group Class
$22
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
6-12 learners per class
