In this class, learners will be introduced to the basic parts of the violin and their names, names of the strings, and a few basic violin care tips. After that we will do some active/physical practicing of some of the motions used playing the violin, including learning about 'up' bow and 'down' bow directions and practicing a variety of rhythm patterns with our voice and body. This class will be active and students will all have a chance to ask and answer questions about the violin.

No violin is needed. For our bow exercises, please have a round marker or highlighter ready to hold as a 'bow substitute'.

After you have taken this class, you'll be ready for lessons, or for my class 'Violin for Beginners: Holding Your Instrument and Plucking the Strings'.

Note: This class is also great for viola players or future viola players. If you play viola or are planning to play viola, and not violin, please let me know in the classroom after you enroll and I'll be sure to include a few things specific to viola, like the different string names.

If you have not yet purchased a violin but plan on doing so soon, you can feel free to message me about advice on what to look for: some cheap and not well made instruments can break easily and make tuning and playing the instrument very difficult and frustrating.