Dedicated Berklee-educated instructor providing a dynamic music composition and theory experience for all levels, including beginners.

Student and Tutor worked on violin scales and several musical pieces from Essential Elements and the Suzuki book. They practiced "Pop Goes the Weasel," "Under the Sea," and began working on a new piece, #190, focusing on dynamics, musical form (Da Capo al Fine), and bowing techniques. The Tutor also introduced finger-keeping techniques for smoother playing and assigned practicing the first three measures of the new piece, the last part of "Under the Sea," and the Minuet, along with independent scale practice. They also discussed performance techniques and potential music competitions.

The session focused on violin ear training and developing musical expression. The Tutor guided the Student through exercises on identifying notes and understanding intervals in the C major scale. They also discussed how to infuse personal expression and dynamics into playing, using examples of famous musicians and composers. For homework, the Student was assigned to watch a video on Michael Jackson's songwriting and listen to various interpretations of Bach's Partita BWV 1004.

Student and Tutor spent the session reviewing fundamental violin concepts and music theory. They practiced bow hold and shadow bowing techniques, discussed the function of the violin bridge, and reinforced understanding of music notation and scales. The Student also engaged in an ear training exercise and sought help with an issue regarding their online violin textbook.

The tutor and student reviewed the student's violin skills, including scales and repertoire. They discussed the importance of musical expression and established a 25-lesson plan that will incorporate classical and pop music while focusing on developing the student's unique style. The tutor will also provide study materials and inspirational violinists for the student to explore.

The Tutor and Student reviewed violin dynamics, including bow technique for soft and loud playing, and musical tempo terms. They practiced scales and specific musical pieces, focusing on articulation, expression, and applying dynamic changes. The lesson concluded with an introduction to musical phrasing and the historical context of classical music, with homework assigned on practicing specific pieces.

Student and Tutor familiarized themselves with the parts of the violin and its strings. They practiced identifying various musical instruments by their sound and explored the concepts of major (happy) and minor (sad) musical tones. The session concluded with rhythm exercises, and the Tutor assigned homework including watching a violin tuning video and a new Lindsay Sterling music video for inspiration, along with planning to use the violin book in the next session.