Summer of Music Making 2020
First Steps for Violin - Ages 4 -6 accompanied by a parent - This class on hold, please contact us for info.
Monday, August 3 through August 6
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
First Steps for Violin is designed for children and parents who would like to explore the First Steps in learning how to play the violin through the Suzuki method. Parents will learn the fundamentals of being the "at home teacher" and "practicing partner", how to create a learning environment for their child as well as how to hold the violin and bow and the steps to teaching their child these skills. Both parent and child will learn the parts of the violin, the musical alphabet, principles of correct posture and feet positions, start to recognize different pitches and imitate basic rhythms, and sing our beginning melodies. A great opportunity to explore instrument learning!
Supplies Needed:
Tuition: $60.00
Note: Classes will begin online. Students will need a device with a camera, microphone, speakers and internet connection.
To register, click HERE. You will receive additional information and the link to the online classroom after registration. Registration cutoff July 23.
For information on First Steps for Violin for older students, please click HERE.
Monday, August 3 through August 6
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
First Steps for Violin is designed for children and parents who would like to explore the First Steps in learning how to play the violin through the Suzuki method. Parents will learn the fundamentals of being the "at home teacher" and "practicing partner", how to create a learning environment for their child as well as how to hold the violin and bow and the steps to teaching their child these skills. Both parent and child will learn the parts of the violin, the musical alphabet, principles of correct posture and feet positions, start to recognize different pitches and imitate basic rhythms, and sing our beginning melodies. A great opportunity to explore instrument learning!
Supplies Needed:
- Foam violin and dowel bow: Example Here
- Poly pad sponge: Example Here
- Notebook
- Download the free e-book "The Journey Through Pre-Twinkle" HERE
- Hand drum, or bucket drum, or a bucket or pot available at home
- Rhythm Sticks - 2 for each participant or wooden spoons or sticks as available at home
- Poster board and markers - 1 per participant
- Thick rubber bands - 2 per participant
- Small, fun erasers
Tuition: $60.00
Note: Classes will begin online. Students will need a device with a camera, microphone, speakers and internet connection.
To register, click HERE. You will receive additional information and the link to the online classroom after registration. Registration cutoff July 23.
For information on First Steps for Violin for older students, please click HERE.
Please note: 50% of tuition will be refunded for summer camp registrations cancelled between July 1 and two weeks before the camp. No refund will be available for summer camp registrations cancelled within two weeks of the camp.