Violin lessons near me in St Petersburg, FL

The Student practiced scales and arpeggios in A flat major, E flat major and E major, focusing on correct finger placement and key signatures. The Student worked on the 'Rebecca' piece with a metronome and began initial vibrato exercises to relax the hand. Homework includes practicing scales, the 'Rebecca' piece, and vibrato exercises.

Ben conducted a violin lesson with Uday, concentrating on rhythm exercises found on page 21 of the Suzuki book. Their practice involved various rhythms using sixteenth notes, eighth notes, and rests, specifically on the E and A strings. Ben offered corrections regarding Uday's bowing technique and tuning. As homework, Uday was tasked with practicing rhythm A and rhythm B throughout the week.

During a recent violin lesson, Ruslan worked with Lima to enhance her technique. The instruction focused on active finger tapping, achieving precise intonation across various positions, and incorporating stylistic elements such as glissandos. Ruslan recommended specific practice routines for Lima, including scales, exercises, and sight-reading, and introduced her to the 'Kogan method' for mastering challenging musical passages. Lima was encouraged to apply these techniques to improve her performance of the assigned piece.

During a recent violin lesson, Blerina Foto guided Zoe through the fundamentals of music reading and its application to the violin. The instruction emphasized note recognition, rhythm, and precise finger placement. Zoe diligently worked on reading and playing pieces like "Lightly Row" and "Song of the Wind." As a follow-up, Blerina tasked Zoe with practicing reading, singing, and clapping the notes of "Lightly Row" at home.

Kirstie Bruno guided Francesca Glorioso through violin exercises focusing on shifting to third position, including scales, arpeggios, and etudes in G major. Francesca practiced finger placement, intonation, and shifting techniques. Kirstie assigned specific exercises from a shifting book and provided online resources, including a tuner and scale diagrams, to support Francesca's practice for the next session.

Adrian tutored Sandralucia in a virtual violin lesson, concentrating on bow control (speed, weight, placement), finger placement on the D string, and rhythmic counting. They utilized exercises from her book, and Adrian offered corrections and visual aids. They also discussed tuning and the potential use of finger placement tapes, and Adrian assigned homework.