Join me for an exciting Suzuki #1, #2 or #3 ongoing violin class for a violin player with good note reading skills and violin posture at a beginner, intermediate, and/or advanced beginner level.  This class applies the Suzuki teaching method emphasizing the importance of music listening, repetition, memorization and positive reinforcement in daily practice.  Students will learn everything there's to know about violin playing and begin to look and sound more like a violinist who knows what they're doing!

Get $5 off my class "Suzuki #1, #2, #3 / Ms. J / Ages 7-18 / Beginner-Advance Ongoing Violin Class " with coupon code JULIJR9DKA5 until Dec 31, 2024. 

"Suzuki method is based on a belief that children learn to play music the same way that they learn to speak their native language through imitation and repetition." 

** Students are advised to have some knowledge of beginner music theory and note reading skills.  If NOT, I recommend that learners first try my Beginner Violin Essentials violin class and/or Beginner Music Theory: Mastering Musical Fundamentals class.  

COURSE CONTENT AND TOPICS COVERED:

BOOK # 1: BEGINNER SUZUKI

1. Proper Violin Posture
2. Rhythm Builder (Twinkle Twinkle in different variations)
3. Left Hand Note Reading (3 basic fingers and patterns) 
4. Scales (A+D+G major)
5. The Right Hand Bowing (staccato, legato string crossings, pizzicato, slurs, hooked bowing)
6. Performance Songs and Repertoire (Lightly Row, Song of the Wind, Minuet No.1, 2, and 3 by Bach)

BOOK # 2: INTERMEDIATE SUZUKI

1. Left Hand + More Finger Patterns
2. Rhythm Builder (Long, Long Ago in different variations)
3. Extended 4th Finger 
4. Scales (D+A minor and Bb major)
5. The Right Hand Bowing (up bow staccato, string crossings+hooked bowing at a quicker tempo)
6. Performance Songs and Repertoire (Waltz by Brahms, Minuet by Boccherini) 

BOOK # 3: ADVANCED SUZUKI

1.  Left Hand + Advanced Finger Patterns 
2. Vibrato
3. Scales (Bb major+G melodic minor)
4. Third Position and Double Stops 
5. The Right Hand Bowing (more complex slurs and string crossings on a slur, staccato and string crossings, and the introduction of double stop execution)
6. Performance Songs and Repertoire (Minuet by Bach, Humoresque by Dvorak, Bourree by Bach)

MATERIALS REQUIRED: 

a) Violin of proper size with finger markings 
b) Rosin for the bow
c) Violin Tuner (battery or a free APP)   
d) Suzuki Violin Book 1 or Suzuki Violin Book 2 or Suzuki Violin Book 3 

CLASS ROUTINE: 

~ Scale warmups at different rhythms to help stretch left hand finger patterns 
~ Review and help with music theory (if needed)
~ Listening to video and/or audio clips of classical songs to help improve listening skills and tonalization
~ Repetition and memorization enforced to help learners reach their maximum potential 
~ Performance exams of every song

TEACHING STYLE:

> Through videos and many demonstrations, I teach Suzuki violin technique in fun and creative ways easy for learners to comprehend and apply in their practice
> A lot of practice as well as learner's involvement in the class is constantly enforced through many repetitions, examples, questions asked and open conversations
> I like to pursue an ongoing student/teacher interaction to help every learner stay fully engaged in the material that they're learning as well as have an awesome experience
> Good communication and a clear understanding of words and numbers are very important so that the learner applies them into their daily violin practice with confidence

Let's learn to play violin like a pro!


Julijana