Train across Baroque and jazz styles with a Berklee graduate who makes violin playing truly engaging

The session focused on identifying musical instruments and their families through interactive quizzes and audio examples. The student practiced recognizing instrument sounds, classifying them into categories like strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion, and reviewed basic violin string identification. The tutor also provided guidance on violin care and tuning.

The tutor and student reviewed violin scales and fingerboard exercises, focusing on bow technique and rosin application. They then worked on specific musical pieces, including excerpts from 'The Little Mermaid' and classical etudes like 'Minuet 2', introducing concepts like arpeggios. The session also included an ear-training exercise to identify various musical instruments.

The tutor and student reviewed violin techniques, including bowing, posture, and articulation, through exercises and musical pieces. They worked on specific scales and introduced new repertoire like "Under the Sea" and a Bach concerto, with homework assigned for practice.

The tutor and student worked on violin technique, including scales (D major, G major, C major) and playing musical pieces like "Minuet in G" and "Pop Goes the Weasel." They focused on smoothness, tempo control, bow technique, and articulation. The session also included an introduction to classical composers Beethoven and Vivaldi through video presentations. Homework was assigned focusing on practicing specific pieces and exercises.

The Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental violin technique and music theory concepts through a series of quiz questions. They covered topics such as violin anatomy, musical notation, scale structures, bowing mechanics, and practice strategies. The session concluded with the Student practicing musical pieces and receiving guidance on future exercises.

The student and tutor reviewed fundamental violin playing techniques, including proper instrument setup and the function of rosin. They practiced tuning the violin and learned about musical concepts such as major and minor keys, tempo, and basic rhythms. Future lessons will build upon these foundational skills.