Violin lessons near me in Lake View, Chicago

The session centered on refining the Student's violin performance of two pieces, one being part of a symphony and the other, 'Spring,' for which the Student showed a natural aptitude for tempo control. The Tutor emphasized tempo consistency, bowing techniques, and dynamics, particularly for ensemble playing. Homework includes practicing both pieces with specific metronome speeds and coordinating bow directions with fellow violinists.

The Student reviewed music writing exercises, focusing on the treble clef and the order of sharps. They also learned about the relationship between keys and sharps and practiced drawing the A major scale on a representation of the violin strings. The Student was assigned to practice drawing treble clefs and working on open violin strings and the A major scale.

The student practiced violin scales and bow techniques while also learning music theory concepts related to sharps and flats. The student was assigned practice exercises from page 23 of their book, focusing on consistent bow movement and finger placement. Next time, the tutor and student will troubleshoot the microphone settings and continue exploring the circle of fifths.

The student practiced reading notes, identifying sharps/naturals, and playing the King Williams March on the violin. They reviewed musical notation, focusing on elements such as slurs and repeats. The student was assigned to write finger numbers on the E string and practice the piece with correct fingerings, posture, and note durations.

Julianne Brown guided Leland Gordon through a comprehensive violin lesson, focusing on refining tuning, intonation, and various bowing techniques, while also introducing sight-reading. Leland diligently practiced scales and worked on 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' with its accompaniment. He also began sight-reading the piece 'Lightly Row.' For continued practice, Julianne recommended the 'Tuner Light' app and assigned Leland to practice with the accompaniment tracks, emphasizing the importance of rhythm and accurate note recognition.

Blerina worked with Isaac on violin, focusing on finger placement for sharps and naturals, key signatures, and rhythm. Isaac practiced exercises to improve finger movement and intonation in G major. They scheduled another lesson for Friday at 10 AM.