Are you teaching violin group classes? Perhaps you need fresh ideas for teaching your violin group class with more variety. Let me share all the things that have worked for me! I started this blog about five years ago hoping it will be helpful to other violin teachers. Everything from specific violin class ideas, to how to schedule your lesson plan, and ready materials. I hope the ideas in this post will be helpful to you as well! But first...about me... I have been teaching strings in the … [Read more...]
Different Parts of the Violin and Their Function
Are you getting ready for your child to start violin lessons? Before picking your own violin and starting your own violin lessons, it’s important to know the different parts of the instrument. Here is the list of the different parts of the violin and their distinct functions: Scroll – Located at the very top of the violin above the pegbox. The scroll can be distinguished by its distinctive curl design. And for some older instruments, the scrolls are more elaborate because of carve … [Read more...]
Left Hand Posture for Violin/Viola…with an Easter Twist
Setting up the left hand correctly for violin and viola players is essential to developing good technique and intonation. Here are some basic concepts to keep in mind. Points of Contact When holding a violin or viola we have three points of contact: At the the shoulder/chin rest At the base of the first finger At the thumb The three points of contact are dependent on each other. If any of them are not set up correctly, they will affect the student's overall technique and ease of … [Read more...]