Violin lessons near me in Rockford, IL

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.

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.

The student practiced the D harmonic minor scale and worked on timing with a metronome. The student also reviewed and practiced the piece "Green Sleeves", aiming to play it all the way through. The assignment for the next session includes practicing the scale with a metronome, increasing the tempo gradually, and continuing to work on "Green Sleeves".

The session focused on refining scales, musicality in a Gavotte, and sight-reading a new piece. The Student practiced scales, paying particular attention to intonation and shifting. The homework involves expressive practice of the Gavotte without the sheet music and working through the new D major piece, focusing on tricky fingerings and shifts.

The student reviewed several violin scales and etudes, focusing on bow control, intonation, and shifting. New bowing patterns were introduced for the etude, and sight-reading was practiced with a march. The Tutor assigned specific scales and etude practice for the following week, with an emphasis on metronome work and slowing down the tempo.

The Student practiced bow techniques, scales (G major and D major), and rhythm exercises. They focused on improving bow straightness, finger placement, and rhythmic accuracy using a metronome. The Tutor suggested practicing scales with a tuner and investing more time in straight bow exercises.