Private Violin or Viola Lessons - Novice Through Experienced
These are thirty minute lessons to help learning violinists and violists receive one-on-one tutoring. Lessons adjust to suit the musician, helping them with etudes, scales, technique, and solo or ensemble material.
Jordan Jenkins
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(18)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. It is expected that each musician will practice in between lessons. Expectations will be set based on the student's age and ability level, but will not exceed a requirement of more than thirty minutes per day, five days per week at the very most, for the more experienced violinists.Assessment
Assessments are informal, with immediate feedback and constructive criticism given throughout the lesson.Class Experience
These lessons function essentially the same as in-person private lessons. Young musicians are encouraged to sign up for class once a week, and after a trial class, the chosen time slot will be reserved for that student once per week. Lessons are structured around the student. We will work together on scales, etudes, and pieces of music that the student is working on either on their own or within the context of an ensemble (i.e. school orchestra or youth symphony). We will also look to strengthen playing ability through technique refinement. Deciding solo material (for those who do not already have music picked out) will be a collaborative effort, with deference going to the musician to ultimately decide what music they choose to play. As a musician and teacher, I believe there is great power both in making and listening to music. Music has the ability to help a young musician develop confidence in their abilities and in their own potential. I personally believe that everyone can make music. To the young musician - I am excited to meet you and go on this journey together! A loose structure of lessons week to week for the first month: Week 1 - Assessment of abilities, musician will demonstrate what they know and we will make a plan for their future musicianship. Week 2 - Etudes, scales, and other fundamentals catered to musician's abilities Week 3 - Application of fundamentals to music Week 4 - Continued work according to the plan made with musician
Learning Goals
Violinists will enhance their ability to make music in accordance with their own desire to hone their skills as a musician.
Other Details
Supply List
Violin/viola and correlated materials (bow, rosin, shoulder rest) Any music the violinist is working on (Optional for violinists) Ivan Galamian and Frederick Neumann's Contemporary Violin Technique Volume One (Parts 1 & 2) - scale book
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
If the student has this book, we will use Ivan Galamian and Frederick Neumann's Contemporary Violin Technique Volume One (Parts 1 & 2) for scale and arpeggio exercises. We will also utilize Kreutzer 42 Studies for Violin as our source for etudes.
Joined January, 2021
5.0
18reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Truman State University
I have over 16 years of violin experience, have performed in over a dozen ensembles and have a degree in music with an emphasis in violin.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$27
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18
