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
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Vibrato and Intonation
Violin Repertoire
Rhythm and Timing
Music theory
Ear training
Bow Techniques
Student types for violin lessons
Violin for kids
Violin for adults
Violin for intermediate
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 student and tutor reviewed violin bowing and finger technique, focusing on wrist-driven movement and hand relaxation. They explored beginner classical repertoire, particularly "Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus," and discussed music theory concepts like measures and dotted rhythms. The next session was scheduled to reconvene after the student's upcoming travel.
Violin Bowing Technique: Wrist vs. Finger Movement
Introduction to Classical Violin Repertoire: Suzuki Book 2
Understanding Rhythmic Notation: Dotted Quarters and Eighth Notes
Violin Fingering and Intonation: The D Sharp Dilemma
Understanding Musical Measures and Bar Lines
The Tutor and Student reviewed violin scales and then focused on selecting and practicing specific sections of repertoire for an upcoming audition. They discussed instrumental fit and identified practice strategies for difficult passages, emphasizing metronome use and accuracy.
Violin Sizing and Fit
Scale Practice: G Major and Beyond
Audition Piece Selection and Practice Strategies
The Role of the Metronome
The Student and Tutor discussed violin posture, intonation, and bow hold techniques essential for playing bluegrass and Celtic music. They practiced specific exercises to improve wrist and arm placement, and the Tutor recommended a learning path focusing on scales and fiddle repertoire.
Violin Fingerboard Tapes
Shoulder Rest Adjustment
Arm and Wrist Posture for Violin
Bow Hold Fundamentals
Scales and Etudes in Fiddle Music
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced several violin pieces, focusing on note accuracy, rhythm, and fundamental techniques like finger placement and bow hold. They discussed upcoming goals, including completing specific pieces and improving posture for the next lesson.
Musical Notation: Ties
Note Durations and Rhythms
Fingering and Technique: Third Finger Focus
Natural Signs
Bow Hold and Wrist Technique
The student and tutor worked on violin technique, focusing on relaxation in the bow arm and wrist, proper finger placement, and intonation. They practiced scales and a musical piece, with the student assigned to complete specific pages of scales and a song by their next lesson.
Bow Arm Tension and Relaxation
Wrist Position and Flexibility
Bow Arm Movement and String Crossing
Intonation and Finger Placement
Vibrato: Introduction and Development
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.
Musical Resources: Online Platforms
Bow Control: "Traffic Cop" vs. "Pointing"
Vibrato Technique: Finger Pivot
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Violin Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Engaging violin lessons
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
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