Are you ready to learn violin? Do you want to improve your playing, musicianship and skills? Are you ready to learn new songs and master songs you already know? Get feedback and encouragement on your violin playing with an enthusiastic teacher. 

This class is learner-directed. Your teacher will adapt and adjust lessons to create a just-right pace for you You'll learn new pieces and music based on your level and interest. Curriculum options include Suzuki Method and Essential Elements. You can bring music you want to share and learn, including pieces from school or community groups. 

In each class, you can expect to start with review and a check-in to see how you're progressing. You can ask questions about the previous class. Next, you'll work with your teacher on a focus lesson or skill. You'll share a "victory lap" at the end, when you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate your new skills. 

While these classes are learner-directed, beginners can expect the following lessons:

🎻Class 1 - Taking Care of Your Instrument
Name the parts of the instrument and how they function.
Learn how to care for your instrument and bow.
Learn how to tune your instrument and keep it in good playing condition.

🎻Class 2 - Posture and String Names
Practice holding a violin/viola correctly and use a shoulder rest.
Learn string names and correct way to pluck the instrument.
Try counting and plucking different rhythms.

🎻Class 3 - Bow Grip and Bow Games
Learn how to care for and hold a bow correctly and how to use rosin.
Try some bow grip games and exercises to make your bow grip easier.

🎻Class 4 - Bow on The Strings
Putting it all together - making a bow grip while holding the instrument at the same time!
Practice a variety of different bow strokes to produce beautiful tone.
Practice keeping your bow in the correct location on the strings.

🎻Class 5 - Notes and Scales
Learn the correct wrist posture when holding your instrument.
Learn to play the A and D major scale.
Complete a listening activity - how to tell if you are in tune.
Practice your scale with the different bowing rhythms we've learned.

🎻Class 6 - Learn Your First Tune
Learn to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Listen for the scale within the songs and play with the rhythms you've learned.

🎻Class 7 - Try a New Genre
Learn to play Boil ‘em Cabbage Down, an old-time fiddle tune.
Listen for the scale within the songs and play with the rhythms you've learned.

🎻Class 8 - Curriculum Connections
Plan with the group for continued learning.
Set goals and select songs and curriculum for teacher guidance.
Start learning to read music and explore music theory concepts.
Continue practicing your songs and skills.
 
Learners are welcome to enroll in multiple sessions of this class. As you advance and your teacher gets to know you, you'll work on intermediate skills and songs. This class format is great for those who are using charter funds, or anyone who wants a consistent time to play violin.

***This is a 1:1 class. Looking for group lessons? Try Bright Beginnings for Strings, or Semi-Private lessons SRS Music & STEAM! ***