Your First Steps to Playing the Violin
This one time course is an introduction to playing the violin for anyone who is interested in beginning lessons and wants to try it out first!
Lindsey Herle
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(43)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class we will have an overview of the first steps you learn when beginning to play the violin. Through instructions, games, and songs we will learn: Posture - how to stand when playing the violin How to hold the violin How to hold the bow How to pluck the strings Names of the different parts of the instrument At the very end we will get to play each of the four strings and see how they sound! Learners will follow me as I demonstrate and give individul instruction. They will each get a chance to play the four notes we'll learn at the end with their microphone turned on, if they wish! This class is for absolute beginners and no experience is required!
Learning Goals
Students will get to experience a violin class and see how they enjoy learning to play the instrument. This class is a great introduction to beginning violin lessons or it can also be an opportunity for a student to try out a violin class!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
43reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music from University of Ottawa
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Victoria
Hello! I am very excited to be teaching violin classes here on Outschool!
I am a violinist in the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, and I also play regularly with the Canadian Opera Company orchestra in Toronto, and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Over the years I have also played with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, and I am also a member of the There Is Room violin and piano duo.
As well as playing the violin I also love to teach violin lessons! I have been teaching students of all ages for many years and it is such a joy to me to help people learn to make music on this wonderful instrument. Violin is a challenging instrument but I believe that everyone can learn to play. I think it is important to take a positive approach and celebrate every milestone along the way. I strive to make all the detailed technical work fun, while also helping my students feel proud of their accomplishments. My students develop an ease on the instrument that makes it much more fun to play the violin, and this is usually the key factor in whether they choose to continue. They can feel themselves improving and develop a real sense of accomplishment.
No matter what level, I will work at the pace of each student and design our lessons around their goals and personal learning styles.
Sign up for some lessons and you will be amazed at what you can accomplish!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-6 learners per class
