Join us as we explore the fundamental principles and early stages of teaching violin and viola through a series of engaging video lectures and lesson demonstrations, including: 1) Master classes with some of the world’s top string pedagogues, 2) Individual lesson demos of teaching violin/viola set up, left and right hand technique and pieces from the early violin/viola repertoire, 3) Group lesson demos of teaching music theory, ear training and fun activities that encourage good playing habits, and 4) A “field trip” to the violin shop, where we will outfit a new beginning student with a proper instrument and bow. You’ll also engage in a series of discussions and reflections with colleagues and peers across the globe. Upon completion of this course, we hope you’ll return to your studio with confidence, a new curriculum, and a renewed approach to sharing with your students the joyful experience of making beautiful music.
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Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Beginning Stages
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 16 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Bow Arm and Hand
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 10 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Putting It All Together
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 15 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Pieces in the Key of A Major
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 28 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
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- 4 stars8.76%
- 3 stars5.15%
- 1 star2.57%
TOP REVIEWS FROM TEACHING THE VIOLIN AND VIOLA: CREATING A HEALTHY FOUNDATION
by MLJun 8, 2020
I love the material, the way its exposed, and the quality of the professors. It is an amazing course, with a lot of resources for teachers.
by JSJan 21, 2023
Excellent course, with highly professional professors. I learned a lot. Thank you!
by JRNov 4, 2015
I am really satisfied with the class. I love your teaching techniques. Thank you really.
by PJMay 29, 2020
Very helpful approaches to teach children and older students, thank you!
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