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Violin

Individual Lessons
Violin students receive one individual lesson per week. At each lesson, the instructor observes and listens to the student playing a piece or tonalization exercise. This usually includes material the student has previously learned, as well as the piece the student is currently working on. The instructor will also introduce new material. 

The parent attends each lesson and helps the student work on the material throughout the week of practice at home. The length of the lesson depends on the student's age, attention span, and level of advancement. Generally, beginners start with 15 or 20-minute lessons. As the student advances, the length of the lessons may increase. Students are eventually introduced to reading music.

At the discretion of the instructor, young students may receive two "individual" lessons per week in a small group setting. The purpose of a small group is mainly to extend the amount of time that a young student is exposed to the instructor and the violin. 

In such a setting, the student may have several short individual sessions with the instructor, participate in a few play activities, and have his/her own lessons reinforced by being exposed to the lessons of the other children in the group. Thus, a young student who is ready for violin lessons, but who may have a relatively short attention span, can spend more time learning than would otherwise be possible. Again, it is the instructor who initiates these small group arrangements.

Group Lessons
Violin students may be asked to participate in weekly or bi-monthly group lessons. The purpose of group lessons is to provide students with motivation, develop their self-confidence, teach them reading skills and music theory, and to have fun! Group lessons are often a student's favorite music-related activity. 

The younger or less advanced students benefit from the modeling provided by the older students, and the older students enjoy being leaders. The informal learning situation and practice in front of an "audience" increases the self-confidence of all of the students. Group lessons are also an excellent opportunity for parents to meet each other and share experiences.

Observing a Lesson
Please contact an instructor if you wish to observe an individual or group violin lesson.

Enrollment Information
Please contact an instructor regarding enrollment. Students are enrolled at the instructor's discretion.

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