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Blerina guided a learner through violin practice, focusing on rhythm with a metronome, intonation, and bow control. The student, who attends John Muir Elementary School in Glendale, worked on scales, "Ode to Joy," and "Can-Can," with emphasis on fourth finger placement and G string notes. Blerina assigned "Ode to Joy" and "Can-Can" for practice, along with G major scale exercises, and suggested writing note names on the sheet music to aid in learning G string notes.

Blerina guided a new violin student through fundamental techniques, covering bow hold, wrist movement, and finger placement on the strings. The learner, who resides in Sacramento, diligently practiced playing open strings, concentrating on rhythm and bow direction. They also worked on pressing fingers on the D and A strings. To further assist with note learning, Blerina suggested that Nicole order finger placement stickers.

During her recent violin lesson, Blerina guided Marissa, concentrating on rhythm, finger placement, and bow control. Marissa dedicated her practice to scales, exercises, and pieces from her book, with a particular focus on playing in time with a metronome and refining her bow direction. For homework, Blerina assigned specific exercises designed to improve rhythm, string clarity, and bow direction, including the rhythm wrap with the metronome and pieces on the G string.

Blerina Foto guided Edie through her violin practice, concentrating on refining specific sections of "Long Long Ago" and introducing the "May Song." Edie diligently worked on bow placement, finger positioning, and note durations. For the upcoming lesson, she was assigned to practice "Long Long Ago," "Goel and Rod," and the first line of "May Song."

In a recent lesson, Blerina guided Clara through various violin exercises aimed at enhancing her vibrato technique, bow control, and intonation. Clara diligently practiced scales, finger exercises, and specific passages from a Vivaldi piece and another composition, concentrating on achieving a consistent sound and rhythm. For her upcoming practice, Blerina assigned specific bars of the Vivaldi piece and suggested they would introduce a Sarabanda in their next lesson.

During her violin lesson, Blerina guided India through D minor and D major scales and arpeggios, emphasizing intonation, rhythm, and bow control. India also dedicated time to practicing shifting techniques and distinguishing between triplets and eighth notes within a specific piece, utilizing a metronome for precision. Blerina concluded by recommending that India listen to the piece and maintain consistent practice, even in brief lessons, to enhance her comprehension and overall performance.