Take classical violin lessons that develop both technique and emotional interpretation

In a recent violin lesson, Maya Litmanovich guided a student through exercises and techniques designed to enhance their intonation, rhythm, bow technique, and understanding of dynamics. The learner, who resides in Fresno, performed the 'March from Cypio,' receiving feedback on their performance. For the upcoming lesson, scheduled for the following Monday, they were assigned scales in third position and tasked with exploring various dynamic interpretations of the piece.

In this online violin lesson, Maya Litmanovich guided Craig Lending in refining his shifting technique, intonation, and overall comfort on the violin, particularly focusing on the G string and third position playing. Craig practiced scales and shifting exercises, and Maya provided real-time feedback on his hand position, elbow movement, and bow technique. Maya assigned exercises for home practice, will send fingerings for the piece in third position, and rescheduled the next lesson for July 16th.

Maya Litmanovich guided Craig through exercises to improve his violin playing, focusing on third position technique, intonation, and bow control. Craig practiced shifting exercises and received feedback on his hand position and rhythm. Maya assigned homework including shifting exercises, fourth finger drumming, and practicing specific sections of his piece in third position, and they agreed to work on New Horizons music in future lessons.

Maya Litmanovich gave Madelyn Davidson a violin lesson, analyzing pieces for emotional interpretation and technical skills. Madelyn worked on sight-reading "Viva La Vida," focusing on rhythm and melody, and received feedback on her bow hold. Maya assigned listening exercises and will send Madelyn a recording of the piece, and they rescheduled upcoming lessons due to Maya's travel.

Maya and Craig worked on a Handel piece, focusing on rhythm and bow technique, with Maya providing instruction on dotted eighth and sixteenth note rhythms and détaché bow strokes. Craig adjusted his shoulder and chin rests for better comfort, and Maya emphasized the importance of emotional expression in playing. Homework includes listening to music, annotating the piece, and practicing rhythmic subdivisions, with shifting exercises planned for the next lesson.

Maya Litmanovich guided Madelyn Davidson in a violin lesson centered on improving bow hold, understanding musical rests, and exploring emotional expression in music. Madelyn practiced the Coldplay piece, focusing on note accuracy and conveying emotions through breathing and facial expressions. For homework, both Maya and Madelyn will find songs that evoke the feeling of "hunger," and Madelyn will listen to various recordings of the Coldplay piece to analyze its emotional shifts.