Violin Lessons

Students can borrow violins during lessons.

Recommendation: We strongly encourage students to purchase their own instruments for home practice. For beginners, a decent entry-level instrument is sufficient to start, and upgrades can be considered over time.

Optional Exam: Students can opt to take graded ABRSM exams as independent candidates. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) is an examination board and registered charity based in London, UK, offering music exams worldwide.

This course is suitable for complete beginners with no prior music experience, aligned with ABRSM beginner requirements (Debut/Grade 1), covering the following topics:

• Music Fundamentals and Theory: Understanding the staff, rhythm, and note values
• Scales and Arpeggios: Practicing G, D, A major scales (one octave)
• Basic Fingering Techniques: Learning first-position fingering
• Sight-Reading: Practicing simple melodies
• Bowing Techniques: Up-bow, down-bow, and string crossing
• Aural Training: Basic pitch and rhythm recognition
• Repertoire Preparation: Learning ABRSM Grade 1 level simple pieces
• Performance Techniques: Dynamics control and clear tone production

The course covers the following tuning and instrument-related topics:

• Parts of the Violin and Bow
• Tightening and Loosening the Bow
• Violin Strings
• Violin and Bow Sizes
• Chin Rest
• Shoulder Rest
• Rosin
• Mute and Practice Mute
• Violin Case
• Amplifier
• Electric Violin
• Buy or Rent?
• Instrument Types
• Instrument Quality
• Where to Find a Violin
• Testing a Violin
• Choosing a Bow
• Purchasing Process
• Buying a "Second-Hand" Instrument

The learning checklist includes the following:

• Establishing Good Posture
• Understanding and Minimizing Tension
• Balance
• Holding the Violin
• Holding the Bow
• Tuning the Violin
• Using a Tuning App
• How to Produce Sound
• Pizzicato on Open Strings
• Using the Whole Bow (Triangle, Square, Tip)
• Bowing on Open Strings (Arco)
• Up-Bow and Down-Bow
• Basic String Crossing
• Straight Bow
• Using Simple Rhythmic Bow Patterns on Open Strings
• Simple Melodies Based on Open Strings
• Bow Changes
• Basics of Sound Production (Speed, Weight, Contact Point)
• Bow Tilt
• Producing Clear, Pure, Resonant Sound
• How to Practice
• Preparing for Your First Performance!
• Scales and Arpeggios, Music Theory
• Recognizing Open Strings on the Staff (G, D, A, E)
• Understanding Main Note Values and Their Notation
• Understanding Up-Bow and Down-Bow Symbols

• This course does not offer make-up lessons. Lessons must be completed within the valid period and will not be rescheduled based on individual requests.
• The course content will not be altered or customized based on individual student requests.
• This course is non-refundable. Once payment is made, the system will reserve your spot. Please review the syllabus before enrolling.
• The course fee cannot be used to purchase other products or courses.
• The course syllabus may be slightly adjusted based on the student's progress.
• These terms are clearly displayed before enrollment; enrolling implies agreement to the above terms.