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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TOP REVIEWS FROM TEACHING THE VIOLIN AND VIOLA: CREATING A HEALTHY FOUNDATION
by IIJul 23, 2017
Excellent course, very well developed and systematic with curriculum.
by PJMay 29, 2020
Very helpful approaches to teach children and older students, thank you!
by DLMar 16, 2016
top knotch! great learning tools and instruction was easy to follow! Thank you!
by RSMar 25, 2021
Fun Learning With Stacia Spencer......... Such a great Teacher....
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