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Frances taught about 1 month ago
Frankie taught A. Barry how to set up her violin with accessories like the bow, rosin, shoulder rest, and bow corrector, emphasizing proper techniques for each. They then covered basic music theory, including the treble clef, violin strings, and the A major scale. A. Barry was assigned homework to practice open strings with the bow corrector and rewrite the A major scale.
Violin Bow Assembly
Rosin Application
Bow Corrector
Violin String Names
Treble Clef
A Major Scale & Sharps
Frances taught about 1 month ago
In a recent violin lesson in Sacramento, Frankie and F Choo explored musical terms and their application to scales, beginning sight-reading of Bach's Gavotte with a focus on technique and specific measures. F Choo was assigned to practice the first three lines of Gavotte, the double stops, and the eighth note section, with a recommendation of 25-30 minutes of daily practice.
Largo
Molto Sentito
Mysterioso
Animando
Grazia
Hooking the Bow
Julianne taught about 1 month ago
In a recent violin lesson, an instructor worked with a student from Sacramento on scales, focusing on bow articulation, and Sevčík exercises to improve finger placement. They also refined rhythm and musicality through the Suzuki piece "Menuet." The learner was encouraged to practice specific sections of the "Menuet" without sheet music and to experiment with playing in third position using "Long, Long Ago" from Suzuki Book 2. Additionally, the student will send the instructor the file for "Greensleeves" to find an arrangement for a future lesson.
Bow Articulation & String Change
Elbow Height for Bow Control
Rhythmic Precision (Syncopation)
Practicing from Memory
Targeting Lead Line for Rhythm
Blerina taught about 1 month ago
Blerina guided India through a violin lesson, where they concentrated on enhancing rhythm and note accuracy in existing pieces, and also started working on a new composition titled Rebecca. India engaged in clapping exercises to bolster her rhythmic understanding and practiced double stops to refine her bow control and intonation. For her practice, Blerina assigned India to focus on the rhythm and note accuracy of the pieces covered, and suggested that India's mom could text her with any questions during the week.
Rhythm Counting (Clapping)
Note Duration & Tied Notes
Musical Accents (Violin)
Playing Double Stops (Two Strings)
Blerina taught about 2 months ago
During their violin lesson, Blerina and Daisy concentrated on exercises designed to improve finger placement and flexibility, specifically working through scales in C, D, and G major. Daisy dedicated time to practicing various pieces, applying the techniques she learned, and was introduced to the concept of theme and variation. Blerina concluded the lesson by assigning pieces for Daisy's practice, notably including the creative task of developing a variation on "Happy Birthday."
Half Step
C Major Scale
Scale Identification
Theme and Variation
Kirstie taught about 2 months ago
In a recent violin lesson, Kirstie worked with a student from Sacramento, focusing on violin tuning, ear training, and finger placement. The learner practiced exercises from their book and a D string scale to improve finger agility. Kirstie assigned exercises 13, 14, and 15 from the book and recommended practicing the D string scale and doorway exercise to improve bow control.
Violin Tuning
Bow Control & Straightness
Note Naming on Staff
Octaves in Music
Musical Scales
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Why Sacramento is a Unique City to Master the Violin
An Instrument of Civic Pride
Learning to play the violin in Sacramento is a fundamentally different experience. In California's capital city, music is more than an art form; it’s an expression of civic pride and cultural prestige. The journey of a violinist here is uniquely tied to the formal, ambitious, and community-minded spirit of the city itself. Aspiring to master the violin in this environment means joining a tradition of excellence that represents the capital on a statewide stage. For a dedicated player, this elevates the act of playing the instrument from a personal hobby to a respected public endeavour.
A Prestigious Pathway: Sacramento's Institutions for the Violinist
The journey from a new student to a polished violinist in Sacramento is supported by a clear pathway of prestigious local institutions. Each one plays a vital role in a player's development, from their first instrument to their first professional concert experience.
- The Professional Standard: The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera sets the city's high bar for artistry. For any student of the violin, seeing these professional musicians perform at the magnificent SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center provides the ultimate inspiration and a clear, ambitious goal.
- The Youth Stage: Earning a chair in the acclaimed Sacramento Youth Symphony is a distinct civic honour. This is where the capital's most talented young violinists come together to learn the discipline and collaborative skill it takes to perform complex orchestral music on their string instrument.
- Higher Education: For the player seeking to continue their studies, the School of Music at California State University, Sacramento offers a top-tier education. As an institution at the heart of the state’s public university system, it provides a respected pathway for the serious violinist.
- The Foundational Step: Every journey with the violin begins with a quality instrument. Long-standing local specialists like Kline Music expertly handle this first step. They understand what a new violinist needs, providing well-maintained rental instruments that allow a student to produce a clear, beautiful tone from the very beginning.
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