Music Instruction:   Violin

General Comments:
We use a combination of methods that include ear training and development (Suzuki method). Ear training is used more at the beginning with violin than with other instruments because a non-fretted string instrument relies exclusively on the ear in order to play pitches correctly. There is no fret or note to push.

Note reading is also taught at the beginning but separately rather than simultaneously with playing. Then, as the student advances, they are brought together.

Instrument Rental:
Instruments are not available for rent from us. They may be rented through one of several businesses in the Indianapolis area such as Casa del Sol Violin Shop, Paige's Music, IRC Music and Musician's Repair Service.

Private Lessons:
Weekly private music lessons are held for 30 minutes. Second-grade or older students can work an additional 30 minutes independently on music programs in the music computer lab.

If possible, students are grouped with others of approximately the same age and level during Group Week (2nd full week of each month) and meet as a class. Activities are performed to reinforce note and rhythm reading, ear training, music history, musical instruments, and playing in ensemble.

Group (Class) Lessons:
Classes can be held if there are sufficient number of students near the same age and level who can come at the same time.

Orchestra / Ensemble:
Students who can read music and stay together may join with keyboard and guitar students once a month to play band, orchestra or ensemble.music.

Other Inclusions:
At the appropriate time, such as when notes can be drawn on the staff, composing is introduced.

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