Fundamentos del violín para principiantes 2: Próximas canciones para desarrollar habilidades

Do you have some violin basics, knowing how to play a simple song with your bow, and you're ready for the next steps?   That's what this class is designed for! This class is ideal for students who have completed the first Violin Foundations class, or students who are able to play songs that include up to 3 fingers in a beginner finger pattern. 

In this 8-week class, students will learn how to play three complete songs that build skill and technique. By the time you finish this course, you will have started to develop your own repertoire of violin songs that both further your playing and give you music to share with others!

This is a self-paced class, so there will be no live meetings for this class. I will demonstrate all of the skills and music that we will cover in this class on my own violin, in short, easy-to-follow steps with detailed explanations. Each week's material is posted to the classroom, and you can view it anytime that week at your own convenience!  The material will include several short videos every week, and some weeks will also include sheet music and other reference material to help you understand the music you are learning. Students will be able to receive feedback by posting videos or audio files of themselves practicing each week's assigned music and exercises. 

Students will need to have their own violin and bow in their correct size (and in good working condition), rosin, a small soft cloth, and a shoulder rest or foam pad in place of a shoulder rest. Please see the learner supply list section below for more information on violin sizing. Students will also need to regularly tune their violin (every time they practice), and younger students should receive assistance from an adult for this step. 

I believe that the beginning stages and first years of learning to play the violin should always be filled with encouragement, and progress should always be celebrated! Every learner is unique, and it is always worth taking your time in the beginning stages of learning an instrument like the violin, because a good foundation pays off later on. My goal is to meet every student exactly where they are and help them continue with their instrument in a sustainable and enjoyable way!