Violin lessons near me in Lake View, Chicago

The Student and Tutor worked on refining viola technique, focusing on bow control, intonation, and rhythm. The Student practiced several pieces and began learning a new piece, "Perpetual Motion", broken down into manageable sections. The Student was assigned to practice the new piece, with emphasis on the C section, and to revisit a previous piece, "May Song", that needed more attention.

The session involved violin practice, particularly working on finger placement and bow technique for a specific song. The Student also had a question about transitioning between registers on the clarinet and reed recommendations. As a follow-up, the Student was assigned to practice a new song, "I Have a Little Dreidel," and try different clarinet reeds.

The Student practiced scales, arpeggios, and specific pieces to refine violin technique. Bowing control, shifting accuracy, and playing on two strings were addressed, along with initial vibrato exercises. The Tutor assigned continued practice of exercises and pieces for the next session, with a possible schedule change due to a concert.

The Student practiced straight bow exercises and rhythm clapping with the Tutor. Arm vibrato was introduced, with focus on proper technique and coordination. The tutor recommended practicing vibrato daily for short periods and scheduled an additional lesson to reinforce concepts.

The student and tutor reviewed the G major scale, including identifying the treble clef, sharp symbols, and F sharp. The student practiced playing one and two octaves of the scale on the violin, both ascending and descending. Homework was assigned to practice the two-octave G major scale written in whole notes.

The Student and Tutor tuned the violin and practiced bowing techniques. They also covered music reading, focusing on the staff, treble clef, musical alphabet, and finger positions on the violin. The Tutor assigned practicing the G major scale to reinforce learning.