Violin lessons near me in Rockford, IL
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Kelsey taught 1 day ago
The session focused on violin practice, including scales, arpeggios, and exercises from the Essential Elements book, and working on a concerto. The student practiced bowing techniques, rhythm, and finger placement. Homework includes practicing the scales and concerto segments with a metronome.
Bow Distribution for Slurred Eighth Notes
Scale Practice for Dexterity and Speed
Interpreting Musical Markings (Piano
Forte
Mezzo Forte)
Rhythmic Accuracy and Note Duration
Addressing Tension and Nervousness
Isolating String Crossing Passages for Fluidity
Asher taught 3 days ago
The student practiced violin exercises, including scales and string crossings, focusing on improving tone and rhythm. They also worked on a specific piece and engaged in note-reading exercises. The tutor provided techniques for practicing rhythm and improving finger dexterity, and the student plans to continue lessons with adjustments for their workload.
String Crossing Exercises
Scale Practice (A Major and D Major)
Rhythm and Fingering
Note Reading
Bow Arm Flexibility
Finger Tapping for Rhythm
Rebekah taught 5 days ago
The student and tutor worked on violin tuning and then delved into music theory, specifically the concepts of sharps, flats, and naturals, practicing their application on the instrument. They also worked on playing specific musical pieces, focusing on note values, finger placement, and proper technique, with plans to continue practicing the "English folk song" and "Bohemian folk song."
Understanding Sharps and Flats
Note Values and Rhythms
Instrument Technique: Thumb Placement and Grip
Practice Strategies: Incremental Learning
Key Signatures: Relative Major and Minor
June taught 5 days ago
The session focused on identifying sharps, and applying rhythmic variations to a musical theme on the violin. The student practiced clapping, singing note names, and playing variations A, B, C, and D. The next lesson will begin with variation E.
Sharps
Note Identification on the Staff
Musical Theme and Variations
Rhythmic Variations: Rests
Rhythmic Variations: Triplets
Bow Hand Technique
Aegean taught 6 days ago
The student performed a previously assigned piece on the violin, receiving feedback and praise from the tutor. They began working on a new piece, focusing on sight-reading, finger placement, and understanding musical notation. The student is expected to practice the first half of the new piece fluently for the next lesson.
Time Signature: 'C' Symbol
Tempo Indication: Quarter Note = Number
Repeat Signs
Accidentals: Sharps Within a Bar
Dynamics: 'p' (Piano)
Blerina taught 7 days ago
The student and tutor worked on violin techniques, including scales, arpeggios, and pieces by Mozart and Fantasia. The session focused on bow control, tempo consistency, and accurate finger placement. The student was assigned to practice the scales and pieces, focusing on the techniques discussed.
Bow Pressure and Sound Production
Shifting in Higher Positions
Tempo Control in Performance
Bow Placement for Short Notes (Staccato)
Intonation and Finger Placement
Practicing Difficult Passages
Bow Control with Slurs
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