Violin lessons near me in Sacramento, CA

Ben and Troy's violin lesson centered on developing rhythm accuracy, utilizing a metronome, and practicing smooth string changes between the E and A strings. Troy focused on various rhythms and began working on left-hand finger placement for specific notes, using a tuner to ensure correct pitch. For their next lesson, Ben assigned Troy practice with rhythms, string switching, and continued work on the A and B notes.

During a violin lesson, Blerina Foto worked with E Russell, concentrating on fundamental techniques such as hand position, rhythm accuracy with 16th notes, and recognizing key signatures. E Russell dedicated time to a piece featuring sharps, refined finger placement in C major, and was introduced to arpeggios. Blerina assigned 'Monday's Melody' for practice, with a plan to review it in two weeks.

Blerina Foto guided Chaya Sheindy Weiss in a violin lesson, concentrating on bow control, left-hand finger techniques, and rhythm practice through scales and exercises from her book. Chaya dedicated time to improving her sound quality, finger placement, and timing, and was introduced to using the fourth finger. Blerina assigned open string rhythm exercises, scale practice, and work on piece 73, along with metronome practice for half notes, emphasizing slow, controlled practice for better sound and technique.

During their violin lesson, Gloria and Reem delved into violin techniques, specifically concentrating on the A major scale and arpeggios. They also analyzed the notes of the A major scale across various strings. Gloria provided insights into musical theory, covering accidentals and the relationships between different scales. For her practice, Reem was given a new piece to analyze and work on, utilizing her understanding of the D major scale.

Carolina guided Punika through a violin lesson, where they concentrated on an upcoming audition piece, specifically addressing intonation, shifting, and rhythm. The lesson also covered F major and A melodic minor scales, with Carolina providing written annotations to aid Punika's practice. For homework, Punika is to practice the more challenging sections of the piece and will bring any difficulties to their next lesson for discussion.

Gloria worked with a student from Del Paso Heights on violin scales and bow techniques, focusing on G major scales, intonation, and the 'Song of the Wind'. The learner practiced bow control and finger dexterity. Gloria assigned exercises from a PDF link to improve finger coordination and prevent fumbling.