Paired Cello, Violin, or Viola Lessons for Beginners

Completed by 4 learners

Ages 5-10

Live Group Class

I will guide your child through an introduction to the orchestral string instruments of violin, viola, or cello.

Beth Woodward

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(44 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

2-2 learners per class

30 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Hello! I have taught orchestra for 20 years and I still love seeing the joy on young learners' faces! This class is structured to start with beginning violin, viola, or cello and move through the first lessons of holding the instrument, placing notes with the left hand, and learning the bow hold. My teaching style is student-centered; I use their interest and progress to plan engaging lessons around their current skill level. I plan to have students play for each other as much as possible - hearing them perform is how I will plan future lessons. There is no prior knowledge required.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to properly hold their instrument with good left hand technique. They recognize and perform notes on their D and A strings while plucking.  As we progress, we will learn bow hold and combine our right and left hand technique.

Other Details

Supply List

Essential Elements for Strings, book 1

External Resources

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

Sources

I will use the "Essential Elements for Strings" book 1. You can purchase this on Amazon or at a music store.

Meet the teacher

Beth Woodward

Joined October, 2020

4.9

44reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Wisconsin La Crosse

I teach all levels and ages of cello student, and beginning-intermediate violin and viola students. I have taught orchestra for 22 years and have been a school administrator for three years.  I have a BS in Music Education, an MM in Music Performance (cello) and an MS in Educational Administration, as well as Suzuki teacher training from the Chicago Suzuki Institute.  I have published articles on teaching music in the American Suzuki Journal and in Electronic Visualisation in the Arts. I perform in two orchestras near Milwaukee.
  I am a strong proponent of a growth mindset in my students and I help them make plans for their own progress. You can learn at any age! I also use my students' interests as a guide when choosing repertoire to keep them motivated.
   My favorite music to listen to is Progressive rock, and my favorite music to perform is any Romantic symphony with a full orchestra.