Violin lessons near me in Near North Side, Chicago

The student and tutor worked on tuning and intonation for the violin, addressing issues with string pitches and the instrument's bridge. They then practiced fingering for a specific scale and the "Scotch Folk Song," with the tutor providing guidance on musical notation and finger placement. The tutor recommended using tuner apps and a metronome for future practice.

The student practiced violin scales, broken thirds, and arpeggios, focusing on bow control and finger placement. They also started learning "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," with attention to rhythm and smooth transitions. The student is to practice the identified sections for next week's lesson.

The session covered notes on the E string, key signatures, and the G major scale in the first position. The student practiced finger placements and note recognition while reading sheet music and was instructed to adjust the finger placement sticker on their violin using a tuner. The student was assigned exercises from the book for practice.

The session covered rhythm and dynamics in violin playing, including rests, ties, syncopation, and the use of piano, forte, mezzo piano, and mezzo forte. The student practiced 'His Mercy is More' and 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing', focusing on bow control and accurate counting. The student was advised to practice in sections and focus on intonation using open strings.

The session focused on violin tuning, posture, bow hold, and basic music theory. The student worked on tuning the violin, adjusting their bow hold, and practicing basic bowing techniques. The tutor assigned practice exercises for bow control and provided resources for understanding musical notation.

The Student and Tutor reviewed sight-reading, rhythm, and bowing techniques on the violin. They worked on D major scales and arpeggios, practiced a French folk song, and began an ABRSM grade 1 piece. Homework includes practicing the scales/arpeggios and the two assigned pieces, focusing on rhythm and bow control.