What's included
20 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be expected to practice their instrument as well as listen to the pieces of music they are studying. Videos provided are on YouTube.Class Experience
US Grade 5
Intermediate Level
Learning to play the violin teaches music appreciation and a whole lot more. In each lesson, students learn to read the treble clef, play the music on their violin, discipline with practice, music mathematics, bow control and even a bit of history. Violin requires a certain amount of physical commitment as well. We will be using the Suzuki Violin Book 2. Using this method, students will be required to stand up to play their violin. They will also be required to hold their bow a certain way and to practice holding and moving the bow outside of lessons. The great thing about the Suzuki Book 2 is that all the pieces are appropriate for solo and ensemble competitions. Suzuki believes that if the student has exposure to a variety to classical composers, it will be easier to learn pieces of music that are more advanced at school or in their private study later down the line. Each week we will cover: -note reading -bow techniques -dynamics Week 1: Introduction to "Chorus from Judas Maccabeaus." Listening to the piece first, identifying any notes not familiar to the class and then taking turns playing the piece. Review of basic dynamics. Week 2: Review of transition of notation from Suzuki to American/European notation and note reading. Review Judas Macc and begin Musette by Bach. Week 3: Warm up in class with Judas Macc, review of Musette by Bach. Begin Hunter's Chorus. Video of songs posted for listening exercise homework. Week 4: Performance quiz of Judas Maccabaeus, Musette and Hunter's Chorus. Week 5: Pizzicato, legato and off string bowing review. Warm up with Hunter's Chorus. New song this week is Long, Long Ago. Week 6: Review Long, Long Ago and this week we will focus on the variation of the piece. Week 7: Warm up with the variation of Long, Long Ago. Begin the 1st half of Waltz. Week 8: This week we will focus on all of Waltz. Students will have a quiz on different forms of bowing. Week 9: Warm up with Waltz. Then, we will begin Bourree (first 3 lines) with video for listening homework. Week 10: Warm up with the first 3 lines of Bourree. Continue learning the next section of the piece. Week 11: Review of the first half of Bourree. this week we will finish the song. Week 12: Performance test on all of Bourree. Week 13: Warm up with a song of your choice from your repertoire. Begin first half of The Two Grenadiers. Week 14: Warm up with first half of The Two Grenadiers. This week we will finish the piece and there will also be listening homework with a video. Week 15: Review of all of The Two Grenadiers. Begin Theme from Witches Dance. Week 16: Focus on all of the Theme from Witches Dance. Week 17: Quiz on dynamics. Review all of Witches Dance Week 18: Choose a song from the book so far for the end of term recital. Review of all of the major points and techniques of each piece learned this semester. Week 19:All class rehearsal for end of the term recital. Week 20:End of term recital. While I do teach using the Suzuki method, I do not believe that each piece needs to be perfect before the student can move on to the next song. I am patient. I also have links to samples of all of the pieces so students can listen to them. I suggest listening to the week's lesson song each night before bed or as students are falling asleep.
Other Details
Supply List
Suzuki Violin Book 2
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I'm Ms. Michele.
I teach French and Music (piano, harp, violin and guitar as well as preschool and Kindergarten music).
I own Michigan Music Conservatory where I teach music.
I spent several years teaching French at a Montessori school as well as at a high school.
When I'm not teaching, I write and illustrate children's story books.
I believe everyone is a natural learner. When we are engaged, interested and encouraged, we can learn anything successfully. My goal is to make Music and French classes fun and inspiring.
Here is my CV:
MUSIC TEACHER, MILFORD MONTESSORI AND OUTSCHOOL ONLINE PLATFORM
2018-PRESENT
Planning lessons that meet the needs of students but also fit the theme and theory that is
Montessori. Coordinating parent volunteers for concerts as well as working closely with
parents in the community who see art and music as a valuable teaching tool in early educa-
tion. Teaching music theory, ear training as well as cultures from around the world through
songs.
OWNER/TEACHER, MICHIGAN CONSERVATORY FOR MUSIC: 1999 TO PRESENT
All operations of running a small business are my responsibility. I work with parents to co-
ordinate 40+ individual music lessons. I build relationships within the local community
where students can perform and combine music performance with community service. Ac-
counting and book keeping for instrument sales, music lesson fees, taxes and the best
strategies for profitability. Social media is often my job too; although at different times
throughout the year, I coordinate interns who sign on to work as apprentices to learn the
business.
EVENT COORDINATOR, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, KIWI LANDSCAPING, 2009
-PRESENT
This job started out for me as a volunteer. Now, from March until September, I have the
responsibility of seeing this event from inception of theme to fruition at the gathering on
Labor Day weekend. Kiwi Landscaping is owned by a man from New Zealand. Each year,
he hosts a Hangi for his company and 300-400 people attend from several countries. I
arrange discounts with local hotels for his guests and set up ticket purchase options
through Event Bright (like Ticketmaster).
I coordinate 50-100 volunteers every year. The numbers of volunteers grows as does the
event. In the earlier part of the year, we set up committees and have meetings online
through Skype (nearly half of my volunteers are out of state or out of country.) Commit-
tees are formed for everything from children’s activities, to hiring live music, a committee
for t-shirts for that year’s design to a group in charge of the teens who babysit and act as
designated drivers. Then, as the event draws closer, I meet with the heads of each commit-
tees to make sure we are all on the same page, are on the same timeline for the 3 day
event. As the day arrives, I do what good leaders do, I trust my committee captains to do
their jobs. I then have the time to answer questions about international travel and sort out
emergencies.
HARPIST, 1999-PRESNT
Member of the Pebble Creek Chamber Orchestra since 2016 and a board member since
2018. I’ve written score as a harpist and composer which lead to a 2015 and a 2019 De-
troit Music Award Finalist for Best Classical Composer. I perform as a soloist with two pub-
lished CD’s. Social media networking, performing in the community for major life events
from weddings to funerals to corporate events. I presently work without an agent and do
my own booking, accounting and contracting.
NON-PROFIT AND GRANT WRITING, CELTIC KETTLE, 1999-2005
I am one of the original founders of the Celtic Kettle Coffee House, a non-profit that started
in Milford and is now housed at Heartland Music Hall. Our goal was to provide the Huron
Valley area with affordable, high quality entertainment in a smoke-free, alcohol-free, family-
friendly space. I helped to write and apply for non-profit status. Then, I learned through
free classes and through mentorship, the art of grant writing.
AUTHOR — 2005-PRESENT
Senior Writer for SEARCH Magazine where I write their travel and food column. Three hor-
ror novels published through Boston publisher, Undead Press. Two novels were nominat-
2265 Welch Court, Commerce, Mi 48390 248-535-1754 harpymichele@gmail.com
ed for a the Horror and Science Fiction Parsec Award. Two children’s books published in
2016 and 2018. Several romance novels published by Meant To Be Press 2017-2018.
Winner of the Joy Humanist award for Poetry, Village Fine Arts Association.
EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY — 1990-1992, OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1992-1994, HEALING HARP THERAPEUTIC MUSICIAN PROGRAM 2015
Reviews
Live Group Class
$21
weekly or $410 for 20 classes1x per week, 20 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-6 learners per class