Violin Jump Start for Beginners!
In this 5 class introduction to the violin, complete beginners will get a chance to explore the basics of violin in order to get a jump start on their musical journey!
Alani Sugar
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Expectations and suggestions for practice will be given, and students will have the chance to present what they practiced at the beginning of class, based on their comfort level.Class Experience
This class is geared towards learners who are excited to learn the basics of violin, and haven't gotten started yet. Each week, we will build on the previous week's learning, in order to build a strong foundation as a beginner violinist. After class #1, the students will be able to: - Tune their violin - Hold their violin - Hold their bow - Take care of their instrument - Effectively practice what they've learned on their own - Know the names of the open strings After class #2, the students will be able to: - Play long bows with a (relatively) good tone, on each open string - Play a variety of different rhythms - Use a metronome effectively After class #3, the students will be able to: - Play a D Major scale with (relative) accuracy - Know the names of the notes in the D Major scale - Gain control of their bow speed - Play along in time with the teacher After class #4, the students will be able to: - Play the melody to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" with (relative) accuracy - Use a tuner to adjust intonation After class #5, the students will be able to: - Discuss what they've learned in the class - Demonstrate what they've learned to their fellow learners (if comfortable)
Learning Goals
1. How to hold the violin and bow
2. How to take care of the violin and bow
3. How to play a D Major scale
4. How to play the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
Other Details
Supply List
Violin/Bow (price varies) Shoulder Rest (price varies) Rosin (price varies)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2021
5.0
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi everyone! My name is Alani, and I'm excited to be teaching here on Outschool!
I teach lots of different music classes, including violin, mandolin, fiddle, and music theory! I love teaching students of all levels, from total beginner to advanced, and all ages. I am also an ESL/EFL (English as a second/foreign language) teacher. I love teaching people of all ages, but I have a special place in my heart for teaching kids!
I am passionate about teaching music and English online in one-on-one and small group contexts, and have done so on a private basis as well as worked with other online learning platforms.
I believe that everyone's connection to music is different, which means their goals and values will be different too! Everyone should be able to learn and achieve their goals along with a supportive and positive teacher, like me! This applies to learning any subject, but can be especially important when it comes to music or language, which are both challenging subjects. My students have told me that I am a good communicator, and that I am very patient and meet students where they are.
Aside from being a lover of music, I also am a fanatic of languages! Currently I study Spanish and Japanese, and I also studied Hebrew for a few months. I love the feeling of learning new things!Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly or $80 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-12 learners per class
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