Advanced Violin Group Lessons

Advanced Violin Group Lessons - Summer 2023

Classroom:  zoom online

Class Time: Every Saturday 5:00pm - 5:50pm 

Pre-requirements: Have completed any hope chinese beginning violin class or comparable introduction via public or private school.

Textbook: Solos for Young Violinists Volume 1, Barbara Barber

Essential Elements Book 2 for Strings (Violin), Michael Allen

Course Description: HCCS Violin Classes serve students with a variety of ability levels. Instruction is focused on refining the fundamentals of sound production, vibrato, finger shape/position, and technique. Students are also provided with basic diagnostics pertaining to proper shoulder-rest/chin-rest selection, in addition to basic Violin maintenance procedures.

Course Goals: Completion of Volume 1: "Solos for the Young Violinist," Completion of "Essential Elements Book 2." Students will be equipped with a foundation of vibrato and Advanced Franco-Belgian Bow grip.

Schedules of Teaching Topics 

Week 1 - Review of Fundamentals and Simple Key Signature Changes, Begin Barber Textbook
Week 2 and on: 1-page assignments in the Barber will be given as deemed appropriate per ability level. Remediation via Essential Elements Book 2 will be provided in small doses as needed. 

The Barbara Barbers "Solos for Young Violinists" covers similar material to The Suzuki Violin Method.