Violin lessons near me in Rockford, IL
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Violin teachers led recent lessons near Rockford
Tutors led sessions in Cherry Valley, New Milford, Loves Park
Kirstie taught 1 day ago
The Student worked on sight-reading and refining technique on two pieces, with specific goals for tempo and accuracy. Bowing techniques were discussed to improve fluidity and musicality. The tutor assigned specific practice strategies and set goals for playing with a recording.
Sight Reading Practice
Bow Control and Slurring
Finger Placement and Intonation
Musicality and Emotional Expression
Shifting Finger Positions
Asher taught 3 days ago
The session covered violin practice with exercises on bowing, scales, and sight reading. The student worked on straight bow technique, string crossing, and intonation in scales. Rhythm practice was incorporated using clapping exercises with a metronome, focusing on eighth notes. The student was assigned to practice bowing exercises and specific lines from 'Butter Peas'.
Straight Bow Exercise
String Crossing Precision
Scale Finger Placement
Isolating Problems During Practice
Retake Bowing
Eighth Note Rhythm and Timing
Blerina taught 4 days ago
The student practiced violin exercises to improve fingering, bowing technique, and coordination between both hands. The tutor provided guidance on music reading, key signatures, and scale practice. The student was assigned specific exercises from pages 18 and 19 to focus on, along with open string practice and string changing exercises.
Bow Direction and Control
Finger Placement and Intonation
Key Signatures and Sharps/Flats
String Crossing Technique
Note Reading and Finger Numbers
Relaxation and Bow Pressure
Paulo taught 8 days ago
The student practiced scales and songs to improve bowing technique, intonation, and rhythm. They worked on pieces including "Carolina Breeze", "Jingle Bells", and "Old McDonald Had a Farm", using a metronome for timing. The student was assigned to practice these songs at increasing speeds, focusing on bow control and consistent sound quality.
Bow Hold Technique
Bow Direction and Synchronization
Using a Metronome for Timing
Addressing unwanted 'squeaking' sound
Pick-up Notes
Blerina taught 8 days ago
The Student worked on two pieces, 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing' and 'Ashokan Farewell', focusing on performance practice, bow technique, and error recovery. The tutor provided feedback on rhythm, notes, and bow control. The student was assigned to practice 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing' from memory and to use a metronome to improve timing.
Performance Practice
Mistake Management
Bow Hold and Pressure
Bow Angle
Looking Ahead in Music
The Value of Recording Yourself
Balancing Memory and Music Reading
Blerina taught 9 days ago
The student and tutor worked on the third movement of a violin concerto, focusing on position shifts, finger placement, and accurate reading of musical notation. The student practiced specific sections of the piece, with the tutor providing guidance on technique and intonation. The student is expected to practice the piece from the beginning, paying close attention to the areas discussed during the lesson.
Third Position
Shifting Techniques
Trills
Importance of Checking Key and Open Strings
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