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Kirstie taught 18 days ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed a harmonic minor scale and worked on a section of the song "Greensleeves." The Student focused on improving finger placement and bow control in the scale and practiced a challenging string crossing in "Greensleeves." For homework, the Student will continue practicing the scale and the identified sections of the song, along with note naming drills.
Harmonic Minor Scale Fingerings
Bow Control and Tone Production
Shifting and Finger Placement in 'Greensleeves'
Importance of Tuning
Ruslan taught Izabela 5 months ago
Ruslan guided Izabela in a violin lesson, focusing on improving intonation through tuner and open string practice, refining rhythm using a metronome and understanding note values, and ensuring accurate tuning by checking string pairs. Izabela practiced scales and a piece, marking beats to improve timing. Ruslan will send a video example of playing with a metronome and suggested Izabela download the Pro Metronome app.
Tuning Violins
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
Downbeat Emphasis
Rhythm Subdivisions
Metronome Use
Adrian taught Sandralucia 5 months ago
Adrian worked with Claire on her violin skills, focusing on tuning, G major scales, and beginning to read music with "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Claire practiced bow technique and finger placement. Adrian assigned 10 minutes of daily practice, split between scales and the assigned piece, with a focus on sound quality and bow control.
G Major Scale
Scales Warm-up Analogy
Whole vs. Half Steps
Tuning Strings
Reading Music Notes
Bow Placement
Blerina taught Phoebe 5 months ago
In a lesson with Blerina and Adriana, the focus was on improving Adriana's violin technique, including bow control, finger placement for the D major scale, and rhythmic accuracy using a metronome. They worked on pieces like "Pepperoni Pizza" and exercises from pages 20, numbers 70, 72 and 73. Blerina suggested using finger tapes to aid Adriana's finger placement and offered to record some of the pieces for Adriana to use as a reference.
Wrist Position
Finger Independence
Rhythm Practice with Metronome
Finger Placement
Bow Direction
Arm Height
Julianne taught Shanu 5 months ago
Julianne Brown and Shanu Kondamuri worked on violin techniques, focusing on tuning using a new app and the concept of perfect fifths. Shanu practiced scales with an emphasis on slow, controlled bowing and intonation, and they worked on the song "Cripple Creek," breaking it down to improve rhythm. Julianne explained time signatures and suggested using a metronome for practice, with a plan to practice together with a metronome in the next session.
Scales - Muscle Memory
Time Signatures
Tuning with Tuners
Bow Control
Rhythm Practice
Blerina taught Phoebe 7 months ago
Blerina taught a violin lesson to Andreana and her mother, Phoebe. Andreana worked on technique and posture, while Phoebe learned basic violin skills to assist Andreana's practice, including tuning and using a music notebook. Blerina will send Phoebe additional resources via email.
Finger Exercises
Arm Movement
Short Bows
String Names
Bow Direction
Bow Hold
Violin Posture
Violin Tuning App
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Violin study guide for learners in New York
Mastering violin in New York: Everything you need to know
New York is a great place to learn the violin. The city has a rich classical music culture and top instructors. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, there are many ways to improve your skills.
However, mastering the violin comes with challenges. Students often struggle with bowing technique, finger placement, intonation, and sight-reading. Preparing for evaluations like NYSSMA, RCM, or conservatory auditions can be challenging. Students need both technical skill and musical expression.
Many learners train through school orchestra programs, private lessons, conservatories, or online courses. Top institutions like Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, and NYU Steinhardt offer world-class violin training.
New York has many resources for violin students. Carnegie Hall’s music programs, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and the Suzuki Violin Program at Lucy Moses School all help students grow in their musical journey. Violin teachers in New York also provide flexible, one-on-one lessons, allowing students to learn from expert instructors at their own pace.
The best violin learning resources available in New York
Libraries & music archives
- New York Public Library for the Performing Arts – Extensive collection of violin sheet music, instructional books, and classical recordings.
- Juilliard Manuscript Collection – A valuable archive featuring historical violin compositions and music theory resources.
Workshops & music schools
- Juilliard Pre-College & Extension Division – Intensive training for young violinists pursuing a professional career.
- Manhattan School of Music – Violin Programs – Courses designed for students at all levels, from beginner to advanced.
- Lucy Moses School – Suzuki Violin Program – Specialized early-age violin training following the Suzuki method.
- Carnegie Hall’s Music Education Programs – Masterclasses, workshops, and performance opportunities for aspiring violinists.
Performance & community groups
- NYC Youth Orchestra Programs – Various youth orchestras provide ensemble training and performance experience.
- Lincoln Center’s Young Artist Programs – Helps advanced students gain experience performing at prestigious venues.
- New York Chamber Music Society – Provides opportunities for students to participate in chamber ensembles and recitals.
Budgeting for violin lessons in New York
Violin lesson costs in New York depend on the instructor’s experience and specialization.
Beginner lessons range from $50 to $90 per hour. Lessons with conservatory-trained instructors or professional musicians cost between $120 and $250 per hour.
For more affordable options, online violin lessons offer flexible scheduling and lower prices.
Structured programs at Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, and the Suzuki Violin Program provide expert training. However, many students prefer private violin lessons in New York for personalized lessons.
Wiingy offers expert-vetted violin teachers in New York at just $28 per hour, with a free trial to help students find the right fit.
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