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Group Violin Class

Ages 5-7

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​Beginner group classes provide students with a strong musical foundation before entering formal private violin study. These lessons are thoughtfully designed for the needs of pre-school and kindergarten age students. In a collaborative setting, students learn essential fundamentals such as note reading, rhythm, and basic instrumental concepts through engaging, hands-on activities. These skills are critical to long-term success and can be directly applied to future private instruction.

 

Because younger students are often not yet developmentally or emotionally prepared for the structure and rigor of private lessons, group classes serve as an ideal and developmentally appropriate introduction to music study. By building core competencies, students are better equipped to transition confidently into private instruction with a solid understanding of foundational musical concepts.

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What to Expect: 

• Violin Geography - Learning the parts of the violin and names of the strings

• Reading a note on the staff and finding the placement of note on the string

• Finger positioning, Violin Hand Positioning, and Chin Connection

• Note Values, Basics of Rhythm and Beat, and Note reading on the Grand Staff 

• Ear Training - Recognize Changes in Pitch/High and Low sounds 

• Steps, Skips, and intervals and how to read them on the staff 

• Key Signature and Introduction to Transposition 

• Exposure to classical playing and Famous Composers 

• Guidance for playing at home with incentives 

• Mastery of small pieces 

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Program Overview: 

• Intended as a Full Academic Year Course - students will be automatically re-enrolled for the Spring to complete the class, unless given notice of withdrawal or transfer to private lessons.

• Class size is limited to ensure chance for personal attention to each student ​

• Mini Group Performance at the conclusion of this class series with piano accompaniment

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Schedule:​

• 15 Class Sessions of Weekly 45 Minute Group Classes - Fall (9/17-1/14)

• Thursday afternoons - 5:00-5:45pm

• See PDF Full Class Schedule for Fall 2026

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Tuition:

• $495 per 15 class session (includes tuition and class materials) + $15 Annual Registration Fee ​

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Requirements:

• Students are required to have their own instrument for classes and practice at home. 

• Weekly assignments will be given; caregivers are encouraged to help support consistent practice habits.

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