Violin Club: A Group Violin Class for Kids!
Weekly group violin lessons for intermediate violinists that emphasize building confidence in group settings!
Marlena Nova
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(58)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will consist of 15 minutes of daily practice, preferably under the supervision and direction of a parent or caregiver.Assessment
Students will be assessed on their focused attention, participation and weekly practice and improvement. Parents will be informed how their child is responding to the class and any pertinent details that must be communicated.Class Experience
Welcome to Violin Club: A Group Violin Class With Friends! Students sometimes learn best when they can share their progress with their peers and benefit from group problem solving. This course is designed for beginner-intermediate learners who already know the basics of violin playing but would like to improve their skills in a fun, supportive and social environment. In Violin Club, participation and group discussion is encouraged but not necessary. If your learner is introverted or shy they will still benefit from this class by listening, observing and participating in the music making. My approach incorporates lots of interactive games that introduce students to the concepts of active listening, rhythmic awareness, ear training, collaborative playing, improvisation and mindful practice. These include but are not limited to "clap back", "rhythm words", and "write your own song." Critical listening skills will be developed through listening to short musical samples followed by discussion. I encourage students to share or learn their favourite popular songs, and actively engage in their learning process. The curriculum will also be designed to include beginner-intermediate violists! Parents are expected to be involved in helping students tune their instrument before the start of class if the student does not know how to do it yet themselves. I will send an instructional video about tuning prior to the start of the class. General Material Covered: ♫ Performing For Others ♫ Recognizing Basic Rhythms ♫ Developing a Beautiful Sound ♫ Musical Phrasing ♫ Note Reading ♫ Active Listening ♫ Tonal Awareness ♫ Collaborative Music Making ♫ Introduction to Improvisation
Learning Goals
Students will advance their skill and musicality on the violin/viola, as well as gain valuable musical knowledge through focused, interactive group lessons.
Lesson Goals Include:
♫ Learning Songs in the Suzuki Violin School or other Independent Methods
♫ Building Confidence Playing For Others and Addressing Performance Anxiety
♫ Learning How to Support and Encourage their Peers Through Constructive Feedback
♫ Strengthening Rhythmic and Tonal Awareness through Interactive Ear Training
♫ Strengthening the Basics of Note reading in the Treble Clef
♫ Developing Musical Appreciation and Critical Listening Skills Through Classical, Jazz and Pop Music Excerpts Such as Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5, How High the Moon with Stéphane Grappelli, and Roundtable Rival by Lindsey Stirling
Other Details
Supply List
Required Materials: ♫ violin, bow, rosin and tuner ♫ Notebook and pencil ♫ Suzuki Violin School Vol. 1
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.8
58reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Ottawa
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Ottawa
♫ Masters of Music from the University of Ottawa
♫ Over 20 Years Playing Experience
♫ Over 10 Years Teaching Experience
♫ Played Professionally with the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, National Academy Orchestra and Thunder Bay Symphony OrchestraReviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 59 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-4 learners per class
