Rebekah Stickler
"The violin is the most human of all instruments," ~Louisa May Alcott Let's explore the world of music!
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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
Rhythm and Timing
Bow Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
Finger Placement and Scales
Violin Repertoire
Music theory
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for kids
Violin for intermediate
Violin for adults
Violin for beginners
Violin for advanced
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
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15 days Refund
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Violin concepts taught by Rebekah
The Tutor and Student worked on developing vibrato technique on the violin, focusing on creating a fluid and controlled sound. They practiced exercises to refine finger and wrist movements for vibrato and discussed resources for accessing sheet music. The next lesson was scheduled.
Vibrato Technique: Finger Pivot
Bow Control: "Traffic Cop" vs. "Pointing"
Musical Resources: Online Platforms
The Tutor and Student worked on violin technique, focusing on rhythmic accuracy, understanding musical time signatures like cut time, and fundamental bowing techniques including bow placement and motion. The student was assigned to practice "Camp Town Races" and a video will be sent to help with bow hold refinement.
Musical Time Signatures
Dotted Rhythms
Note Values and Durations
Bow Hold and Technique
The Tutor and Student worked on fundamental violin techniques, including bow control, reading music, and proper bow hold. The student practiced specific musical passages, with a focus on improving tone, rhythm, and intonation, and was encouraged to continue practicing the bow hold exercises.
Reading Music Aloud
Bow Hold Refinement
Finger Placement and Intonation
Bow Control and Movement
Tension and Relaxation in Playing
The class session involved a student practicing violin, focusing on tuning, scales, and new musical pieces. The tutor provided instruction on pitch accuracy, musical interpretation, and strategies for learning new repertoire, including identifying key signatures and note values.
Key Signatures and Sharps
Rhythmic Notation: Eighth Notes
Music Reading Strategy: Pencil and Annotation
Musical Symbols: Repeat Signs
Developing Musical Independence
The Tutor and Student worked on violin technique, focusing on intonation and accurate finger placement during scales and musical pieces. The Student practiced identifying and correctly playing various scales and accidentals, with homework assigned to complete specific pieces by the next session.
Musical Scale Identification (G Major)
Note Duration: Dotted Quarter Note
Left Wrist Posture for Intonation
Finger Placement for Stretched Third Fingers
Musical Scale Identification (A Major)
Musical Scale Identification (E Major)
Handling Accidentals: F Natural and B Flat
Bow Hold and Technique
Musical Time Signatures and Measure Structure
Rhythmic Notation: Dotted Quarters and Eighth Notes
Violin Finger Placement and Intonation
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Violin Tuner Apps
Engaging violin lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
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