Teaching the Violin and Viola Creating a Healthy Foundation

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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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Beginning Stages
Week 2
Bow Arm and Hand
Week 3
Putting It All Together
Week 4
Pieces in the Key of A Major
Week 5
Playing with the Whole Bow
Week 6
Pieces in the Key of D Major
Week 7
Pieces in the Key of G Major
Week 8
Note Reading, Vibrato, and the Group Class
Week 9
Favorite Exercises for the Older Student
Week 10
The Master Class

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

Excellent course, very well developed and systematic with curriculum.

I highly recommand this course! I finished my masters 4 years ago and im teaching for almost 10 years and this course helped me discover some new techniques and approaches to violin teaching.

top knotch! great learning tools and instruction was easy to follow! Thank you!

I love the material, the way its exposed, and the quality of the professors. It is an amazing course, with a lot of resources for teachers.