Violin lessons near me in Springfield, IL
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Springfield violin classes for beginners, kids and adults
Private violin lessons offered near Springfield
Students from Chatham, Southern View, Leland Grove attend lessons
Elizabeth taught 1 day ago
The tutor and student worked on piano technique, focusing on practicing F major scales and learning the song "God Help the Outcasts." They reviewed key and time signatures, practiced hand coordination, and worked on specific fingering for the song.
Identifying Key Musical Elements
Fingering and Hand Position Adjustments
Playing Hands Together (Coordination)
Understanding Melody and Accompaniment
Rebekah taught 7 days ago
The Student practiced violin tuning, scales (G, D, A, C major), and a folk song. The session included instruction on proper finger placement for naturals in the C major scale and adjustments to bow hold technique. The student was assigned to practice the G, D, A, and C scales and the Bohemian and English folk songs, focusing on accurate finger placement.
Violin Tuning
C Major Scale
Bow Hold
E Minor Scale
Sharps
Blerina taught 13 days ago
The student received instruction on bow hold technique, musical notation interpretation, and the introduction of the fourth finger. The student practiced exercises for bow control and finger placement and worked on sight-reading and learning "Ode to Joy". The tutor assigned practice exercises and suggested the student record a video demonstrating their progress.
Holding Fingers Down Across String Changes
Understanding Piece Structure
Fourth Finger Introduction
Importance of Open Strings
Reading Repeat Signs and Endings
Bow Hold Technique
Aegean taught 14 days ago
The session covered first position scales and finger placements on the violin. The Student practiced playing scales on the G, D, A, and E strings, focusing on intonation and bow control. Adjustments to the instrument's chin rest and bridge were discussed for improved comfort and playability, and further practice on open strings and scales was assigned.
First Position Basics
Finger Placement and Intonation
Open Strings
Bow Hold and Shoulder Relaxation
Bow Speed and Pressure
Chin Rest Position
Bridge Alignment
Blerina taught 16 days ago
The session centered on refining violin technique, specifically bow hand relaxation and finger placement. The student practiced the G major scale and worked on a piece, focusing on specific lines and finger positions. The tutor provided guidance on eliminating scratchy sounds and improving overall tone.
Finger Numbers for Third Line (New Piece)
Correct Finger Placement for Intonation
Distinguishing Note Differences in a Piece
Avoiding a Scratchy Sound
Relaxing the Bow Hand
G Major Scale Finger Patterns
Blerina taught 17 days ago
The Tutor guided the Student in refining their violin playing through targeted exercises and feedback. The Student practiced specific passages focusing on intonation, shifting, and rhythmic precision. The Tutor recommended using a metronome and adjusting bow techniques for further improvement.
Rhythm Consistency
Intonation and Finger Placement
Bow Usage and Tone Production
Shifting Accuracy
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