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Private 1:1 Violin Lesson for Beginners - Advanced Level With Dr. Lo

Students will learn how to play the violin and explore the world of music with a professional violinist holding a doctoral degree. Note: For learners under the age of 9, it is recommended to have their parents with them during the class.
Sandy Lo a (B.M., M.M., Ph.D.)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(3)
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Practice is recommended at least 3 times a week. My expectation for my student is to be able to play/review all the songs/assignments that we work during the lesson.

Class Experience

Welcome to my violin studio! 
This violin lesson is designed for all levels of violinists, each week we will progress at the student's own pace. 
Students will learn basic violin playing, sight reading skills, learning new songs! 

Weekly breakdown for beginners students:

Week of February 5th:  Topic: Introduction, Parts of the Violin, Bow grip, Hold the Violin
Week of February 12th:  Topic: -Playing on open strings, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star song
Week of February 19th:  Topic: -Review Violin Posture, Bow grip practice, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star song variation
Week of February 26th:  Topic: Sounding Point, Martelé Violin Bow Stroke, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star song variation
Week of March 5th:  Topic: Fingers etudes practice, Ear training practice for rhythm, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star song variation
Week of March 12th:  Topic:  Fingers etudes practice, String crossing, review Martelé Violin Bow Stroke

Learning goals (For Beginners): 
- Parts of the Violin and strings
- Instrument maintenance
- Nice posture, bow grip/left-hand exercises
- Basic music theory and notation comprehension
- Violin techniques and practice methods 
- Rhythm and counting 
- Tuning
- Music reading

Learning goals (For Intermediate level):
- Advanced Violin techniques, scales/etudes practices
- Beautiful tone quality, method of finding overtone
- Phrasing, building musicality, personal music taste explore 
- Advanced music history and background knowledge
- Competition preparation, audition preparation

Ms. Lo is an easy-going teacher, and my teaching style varies with each student but is generally relaxed and supportive. My goal is for your child to be successful on their instrument and feel confident when performing!

Notes:
Please read the cancelation policy carefully before enrolling in the class.
The timezone is set for the Eastern Time Zone. If you are not in the Eastern Time Zone, please indicate your time zone in your message.
Learning Goals
Sight reading skill
Be able to perform each song fluently
Basic music theory
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
1. Suzuki Violin book 1 which is available from amazon
2. An appropriate sized violin with a shoulder rest or sponge
3. Rosin
3. Highly recommend using the computer to connect to Zoom for a better sound quality
4. Tunner (might be needed after 3 month)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2018 Teaching Fellow at Interlochen Music Camp
2020 Violin Faculty/Guest Artist at Bard Music Colombia Festival
2022 Teaching Fellow and Guest Artist at Dali Quartet International Music Festival
2023 MSU Community School String Department Faculty 

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$55

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Meets on demand
30 min

Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18

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