What's included
20 live meetings
10 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Learning to play the violin teaches music 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 and appreciation for music. Violin requires a certain amount of physical commitment as well. We will be using the Suzuki Violin books. 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 Method is that the songs are familiar to students. Suzuki believes that if the student already recognizes the tune, it will be easier to learn pieces of music from the very first lesson. Each week we will cover: -advanced note reading -more intricate bow techniques -dynamics Week 1: Scales and arpeggios in G major and Etude in the Suzuki violin book 1. Flashcard theory review and assessment. Week 2: Review of Etude and introduction to Minuet 1. Practice and listening video will be shown in class and students are invited to return to our recorded lesson to refer back to that video. Week 3: Review of Minuet 1 and finger changes between C# and C natural throughout the piece. Intro to long bowing. Week 4: We will use Minuet 1 as our warm up song and begin Minuet 2. This week, we will play to the first repeat. Theory and flashcard review. Week 5: We will continue to review the first half of Minuet 2 while we move on to the second half of the song. Our goal will be to be able to play through all of Minuet 2 by the end of the week. Practice video will be included in the recorded lesson to help. Week 6: This week, we will smooth out Minuet 2 and begin the first half of Minuet 3 by Bach. Review of long bowing and how it can be applied to Minuet 3. Week 7: This week we will review the first half of Minuet 3, long bowing and smoothing out the song. Then we will begin to play the second half of the song. Week 8: Smoothing out and focusing on the entire Minuet 3 song with both of the repeats. Intro to the first 2 lines of The Happy Farmer. Week 9: We will be working on the entirety of the Happy Farmer and reviewing the practice video that students can listen and practice to. Week 10: Review and smoothing out of The Happy Farmer. Week 11: Review of all 3 Minuets and The Happy Farmer and discussion about performance opportunities in schools and for music summer camps. Week 12: We begin the first 4 lines of Gavotte with the repeat. Gavotte mixes legato and staccato so we will also be reviewing these bow techniques. Week 13: Review of the first 4 lines of Gavotte and starting the second half of the song with its repeats. Discussion about D.C. al Fine and Fine. Week 14: Bringing together of all the parts of Gavotte and smoothing it out to make one beautiful (long) song. Week 15: Playing Gavotte all together and beginning Week 16: This week, we will look at a bit of American music and begin Simple Gifts. Here is the link to the sheet music. https://violinsheetmusic.org/title/s/simple-gifts/ I like this song because it's so versatile for all strings. Week 17: Review of Simple Gifts. This week we begin Scarborough Fair https://violinsheetmusic.org/title/s/scarborough-fair/ Week 18: Prepare for in-class recital. Choose a song from this semester and begin to prepare it for our in class concert in 2 weeks. Week 19: Rehearsal for our recital. Week 20: In-class 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. Please let Miss Michele know if you have played the violin before or if you can read music. That will help her to place you at the correct level. Students will be expected to practice 10-15 minutes per day outside of lessons. As the semester progresses, MORE practice time will be required.
Other Details
Supply List
Suzuki violin book 1
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
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Live Group Class
$18
weekly or $350 for 20 classes1x per week, 20 weeks
30 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-9 learners per class