Violin for Beginners: Let's Read "A" Major! (Private Lessons)
In this 4 week course, students will learn the basics of playing the violin.
Ms. Caitlin Brown
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(28)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
This is a private one-on-one violin lesson experience. In order to teach an instrument effectively, I will need to see and hear the student at all times. The student will not be placed on mute and will interact directly with the teacher through call-and-response, games, and discussions. Week 1: The student will learn the parts of the instrument and the proper posture for holding the violin. They will pluck open strings and learn how to read a tuner. Week 2: The student will learn how to hold the bow. They will learn the 2-3 notes on the A string by rote, then read the notes on the staff. They will practice traditional tunes such as Hot Cross Buns, Boil Them Cabbage Down. They will play with a combination of plucking and bowing. Week 3: The student will learn the remaining A string notes in the first position by rote, then by reading on the staff. The student will start learning the E string notes. The student will mostly be playing with the bow, but may occasionally still pluck. Week 4: The student will learn the A Major Scale, and start playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star theme. Please Note: class pacing is dependent on the student and the time they put into practicing outside of lessons. Additionally, since students in this class are brand-new to learning the violin, the price of this month-long course is kept lower to help offset the cost of acquiring an instrument. Students that complete this class will be able to enroll in the next level up- Private Violin Lessons for Beginning & Intermediate Learners!
Learning Goals
Students will learn the foundation of playing the violin. By the end of this course, they will know how to hold the instrument and bow in both rest position and playing position. The student will be able to play simple songs by rote and by reading sheet music within the range of a one-octave A major scale.
Other Details
Supply List
A music packet will be provided at the first class. This includes all the music they will be practicing for homework. The student will need their own violin and bow (either rent or own). I highly recommend ordering from sharmusic.com Reputable brands include Franz Hoffman or Eastman violins. Be sure to order the right size. If you need help sizing your student, let me know and I will help you. Additional supplies include: Rosin Music Stand (or somewhere to prop up the music) Tuner/Metronome (either as an external device, or a free app such as Tuner Lite, GuitarTuna, SoundBrenner, etc.) Either a Metallic Sharpie or Four Small Stickers (half-inch or smaller)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
5.0
28reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I have been playing the violin since 2007 and hold a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Florida Department of Education Certificate for K12 Music, and I am halfway through a Master of Music degree. I have been teaching for 7 years. Reviews
Live Private Class
$75
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
