Beginner Violin Course: Violin Essentials For Newbies

(2024) Violin from scratch - all you need to know to play your first few songs - step by step

What you'll learn

only what you need to know - music theory/basic music theory

bowing techniques and exercises for a better sound quality

first few songs

vibrato

left hand position and notes

basic rhythm

warm up and practice videos for everyday practice

Requirements

No skills or previous experience needed

You'll need a violin, a bow, a shoulder rest and a music stand

Time to practice

Description

COURSE description :This course is the perfect starting point - learn all the rules of the (violin) game. It provides all the information you need to play your first few songs and all the necessary practice you need to stand out and play well. Along with learning theory, notes and rhythm, you will also be focusing on the correct techniques to sound great.What you'll learn:· Foundational Skills: Master essential techniques such as proper posture, bowing precision, and accurate finger placement.· Classical and Contemporary Harmony: Dive into classical training while incorporating the fun aspects of fiddle and popular music.· Step-by-Step Guidance: Each lesson is broken down into manageable videos that guide you through each technique and song.· Practical Exercises: Engage with backing tracks and instrumentals for a more interactive and enjoyable practice experience.· Error Correction: Benefit from personalized tips and common mistake corrections from years of one-on-one teaching experience.Course Features:· A focused curriculum that teaches you all the necessary rules of the violin, step by step.· Efficient learning, covering all the essentials to play your first few songs.· Access to all related sheet music and supportive PDF files for deeper understanding and retention.· Continuous technique reminders and tips throughout the course to ensure you play well, not just correctly.Why this course?· Swift Learning: No fluff, just the essentials. Move quickly from basics to your first songs without unnecessary content.· Comprehensive Material: Includes everything you need—practice videos, backing tracks, and supportive materials.· Expert Instruction: Learn from a seasoned instructor with experience in both classical performance and modern recording.YOUR INSTRUCTOR - Evija Sloka (evia). Evija's a professional musician with a passion in teaching.- 15+ years of experience performing and working as a recording musician.- 10+ years of teaching all ages - Background in classical training with more recent experience as a pop/country artist.STUDENT TESTIMONIALS (from one-on-one lessons):"Evija is a fantastic teacher! She was so patient while teaching my daughter how to play the violin, even when my daughter was having a hard time. Evija is so knowledgeable, her classical training really shows. She taught my daughter to play such fun songs, like the songs she hears on the radio and loves. We had the best time learning from Evija and would highly recommend!" - Chloe's (14) mom"Evija! I can't thank you enough for these last two years. If it wasn't for you, I don't think I would have continued and gotten this far. Thank you for being such a great teacher!" - George (34)"You are the best, most personable teacher ever and I will miss having you as my teacher!" - Yvonne (31)"We were happy with our (previous) teacher until we switched to Evija as recommended by a friend. I had no idea there was that much more into playing violin. The progress my daughter made in a few month was remarkable. Her passion for music has inspired my daughter to continue her violin journey and she's now playing in regional orchestra. We're so happy to hear she made an online course as we always joked she should open her own "EVIJA school"" - Grace's (15) mom

Overview

Section 1: INTRODUCTION

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What you'll need

Lecture 3 How to set up

Section 2: THE CORRECT POSTURE

Lecture 4 Standing/sitting position and posture

Section 3: TUNING YOUR VIOLIN

Lecture 5 How to tune your violin

Section 4: BOW HOLD

Lecture 6 Bow hold exercise 1

Lecture 7 Bow hold exercice 2

Lecture 8 Bow hold exercice 3

Section 5: INTRODUCING BOW TECHNIQUES

Lecture 9 Bow practice 1

Lecture 10 Bow practice 2

Lecture 11 Bow practice 3

Section 6: MUSIC THEORY BASICS

Lecture 12 Treble clef

Lecture 13 Staff

Lecture 14 Note names

Section 7: LEFT HAND POSITION and PRACTICE

Lecture 15 Left hand position and finger placement

Lecture 16 Left hand exercice

Section 8: NOTES ON ALL STRINGS

Lecture 17 D string

Lecture 18 A string

Lecture 19 E string

Lecture 20 G string

Section 9: BASIC RHYTHM

Lecture 21 Rhythm notes

Lecture 22 Time Signature

Section 10: BOW PRACTICE FOR TONE QUALITY

Lecture 23 Bow practice for tone quality

Section 11: SHARPS AND FLATS

Lecture 24 Sharps and Flats explained

Section 12: INTRODUCTION TO SCALES

Lecture 25 D major scale

Section 13: VIBRATO

Lecture 26 Vibrato practice

Section 14: SONG - OVER THE RAINBOW

Lecture 27 Over the Rainbow - PREP

Lecture 28 Over the Rainbow - NOTES

Lecture 29 Over the Rainbow - RHYTHM

Lecture 30 Over the Rainbow - DYNAMICS

Lecture 31 Over the rainbow - VIBRATO

Section 15: LEGATO

Lecture 32 Connecting notes - LEGATO practice

Section 16: SONG - THE SALLY GARDENS

Lecture 33 Sally Gardens - NOTES

Lecture 34 Sally Gardens - LEGATO

Lecture 35 Sally Gardens - RHYTHM

Lecture 36 Sally Gardens - DYNAMICS

Lecture 37 Sally Gardens - VIBRATO

Section 17: EVERY DAY WARM UP VIDEO

Lecture 38 10 min WARM UP

Adult beginner,Anyone who can follow instructions on their own,Anyone who's ready to learn some rules to play the "violin game" and win the game!