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
Music theory
Reading Music & Sight-Reading
Bow Techniques
Ear training
Scales and Arpeggios
Violin Repertoire
Finger Placement and Scales
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Student types for violin lessons
Violin for adults
Violin for kids
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
Violin concepts taught by Rebekah
The tutor and student worked on tuning and maintaining the violin, identifying a significant issue with stuck pegs requiring professional repair. Practice assignments were given for scales and a specific piece from a printed music sheet, to be completed once the instrument is repaired.
Violin Peg Adjustment
Wood Expansion and Contraction
Basic Violin Practice Structure
Arpeggios vs. Scales
Student and Tutor focused on foundational violin techniques, including proper bow hold, jaw placement, and producing a connected sound. They practiced tuning the D and G strings and discussed various bow usage techniques and their associated sound qualities. The session concluded with strategies for efficient practice, such as segmented sessions and developing bow speed, and a plan for the Tutor to provide guidance on adjusting computer audio settings for the A and E strings.
Effective Practice Strategies
Developing Bow Control & Speed
Introduction to Violin Tuning
Producing a Quality Violin Tone
Violin & Bow Posture Fundamentals
The student and tutor worked on improving specific bow strokes and note clarity in a violin piece. They identified areas for technical improvement related to bow hold and wrist movement to achieve cleaner articulations, and discussed a break in lessons due to upcoming travel.
Musical Phrasing and Articulation
Bow Division and Weight Distribution
Wrist and Arm Movement in Bowing
Bow Hold and Finger Placement
The student and tutor reviewed violin fingerings, scales, and posture, emphasizing exercises for flexibility and strength. They discussed the historical development of musical notation and the origins of folk tunes, with the student encouraged to practice the D scale for future lessons. The tutor also recommended a movie for further insight into folk music history.
Musical Notation Evolution
Physical Conditioning for Musicians
Violin Bowing and Arm Motion
Folk Music Traditions and Transmission
The Bow Hold: Balance and Weight Distribution
The "Bow Fish" and Finger Placement
Bow Maintenance: Rehairing and Quality
Bow Hair and Grip
The Tutor and Student reviewed violin playing techniques, focusing on the impact of a new bow, musical notation including rhythms and accidentals, and specific practice on two pieces. They will continue working extensively on these pieces for the next few weeks, with a recommendation to listen to them for practice.
Accidentals: Sharps
Flats
and Naturals
Bow Technique: Using the Full Bow and String Crossings
Violin String Identification and Viola Comparison
Musical Time Signatures: 4/4 Time
The Fermata
Teaching tools used in vioin classes
Violin Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Engaging violin lessons
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
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