Rebekah Stickler
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Rebekah Stickler
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Rebekah - Violin teacher
HI! I am so excited to meet you! My name is Rebekah, or you can call me Miss Rebekah. I have over 25 years of experience and a Bachelor of Music degree from Montclair State University, NJ. Excited to learn? Well, I am excited to teach you! I have taught many various styles of music, from Classical to Pop, Rock, Celtic, fiddle, and more. The foundation of all is classical, and we can go from there. My approach covers everything from bowing techniques to music theory and repertoire. I have taught ages 4-60 as well as all levels from beginner to advanced. I have prepared many for recitals, auditions, shows, and more. One of my favorite things is when a student gets a concept they have been working really hard on, and the excitement that comes over them is amazing! Whether you want to become a music major or just play for fun, maybe it's been a lifelong dream, or you're just starting, we will embark on this journey together to bring your dreams to life!
Meet Rebekah
Rebekah graduated from Montclair State university
Expertise of the violin teacher
Scales and Arpeggios
Vibrato and Intonation
Rhythm and Timing
Violin Repertoire
Finger Placement and Scales
Posture and Hand Position
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
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Violin lessons overview
My teaching style focuses on expressive and rhythmic accuracy while building a classical foundation. One of my favorite tools to use while teaching is the METRONOME! I love it. When I was younger, I was not so sure of it, but as I grew, I learned its value! My practice became more accurate; it was not a chore but a joyful thing to do. I don't always have a lot of time. But with a metronome, you use the time you have very wisely and many times accomplish more in a short practice. My approach is fun and engaging and ensures step-by-step mastery for all students, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. No student is the same. You are not a cookie-cutter! I take my time, yet still have goals for the student to strive for. I follow a structured curriculum and blend traditional methods with modern teaching methods. The key for me is listening; I have moved and shifted my teaching over the 200+ students I have had throughout the years. I have taught many autistic students of varying levels! Never stop learning, shifting, and creating new sounds!
Types of violin lessons
Violin
Classical Violin
Electric Violin
Acoustic Violin
Baroque Violin
Fiddle Violin
Violin concepts taught by Rebekah
The student and Tutor worked on violin technique, focusing on proper bow control, left-hand finger placement, and intonation. They practiced a specific piece and several major scales, including G, D, and A major. Homework includes practicing scales on pages 5-6, finishing a piece up to measure 19, and concentrating on using the mid-bow section with flat hair.
Bow Control & Mid-Bow Mastery
Rosin Application for Optimal Grip
Left-Hand Finger Precision & Intonation
Effective Scale Practice & Bow Placement
Instrument & Body Posture Adjustments
The Student and Tutor worked on rhythm, including 16th notes, dotted eighth notes, and pickup notes, before practicing the pieces "Shorten Bread" and "Greensleeves." Key signatures and accidentals like C sharp and D sharp were also discussed. For homework, the Student is assigned to practice "Greensleeves" (page 18) for the next session.
Precise Finger Placement for String Notes
Key Signatures & Identifying Accidentals
Rhythmic Precision & Pickup Notes
Understanding Accidental Duration within a Measure
Note Duration and Bowing Techniques
The Student and Tutor practiced violin scales and pieces, focusing on rhythm and key signatures. They worked on the G major and D major scales, and pieces 'Lamont' and 'Wayfairing Stranger', with specific attention to dotted eighth to sixteenth rhythms, bowing technique, and identifying accidentals. For homework, the Student is to practice both pieces with their corresponding scales, prioritizing accurate rhythms and careful observation of accidentals.
Integrating Scales into Piece Preparation
Pickup Notes & Maintaining Meter (3/4 Time)
Understanding Key Signatures & Accidentals
Mastering Dotted Eighth to Sixteenth Rhythms
Bowing Control for Rhythmic Precision
The Student and Tutor worked on Violin technique, beginning with G, D, and A major scales to improve finger placement and tempo. They then focused on sight-reading and bow control with "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" and started a new piece, "Cockles and Mussels," practicing C natural placement and continuous playing. The Student was given the option to complete the new piece by Monday or Wednesday.
Major Scale Proficiency & Bow Dynamics
Rhythm
Sight-Reading & Continuous Phrasing
Left-Hand Finger Technique & Readiness
Understanding Musical Form & Key Signatures
Student and Tutor focused on tuning and fundamental playing techniques for their instrument. They practiced open string tuning, reviewed note values, and worked through a musical piece with emphasis on precise finger placement for notes and advanced bow arm adjustments for string changes. The session concluded with specific marking instructions for homework and a reminder to continue practicing a previously assigned piece.
Accurate Left-Hand Finger Placement
Bow Arm Level for Seamless String Crossings
Precision Instrument Tuning & String Care
Understanding Dotted Notes and Fermata
Ergonomic Bow Hold and Control
The Student and Tutor worked on violin technique and music theory, including understanding the *formata* symbol, tuning the new instrument's E and D strings, and practicing finger exercises across all strings. They discussed and selected new, more advanced fingerboard tapes, and the Student practiced the beginning of a new piece. Homework includes tuning the instrument and practicing finger exercises to adapt to the new violin.
Fine Tuning a New Violin
Fermata (Formata) in Music
Rosin's Role in Bow Function
Graduated Finger Tapes for Skill Development
New Instrument Finger Adaptation: "Finger Marches"
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