Group Lessons

Violin lessons

Group violin classes are a great way to develop your skills on the instrument. From beginners to school orchestra students, everyone is welcome!

Group Lesson Description

Late elementary and middle school aged students play and learn in groups of 4-10 persons. Group lessons reduce cost and increase learning time. Major benefits of group lessons include; better rhythm ability than typical private lesson students, ability to hear parts in music, and increased social skills. Learning is focused on fun, performance and standard music theory.

Class time is divided into three parts: individual practice, group practice, games and theory lessons. Each student is expected to bring their own violins to participate in individual practice and group practice. Group practice is focused on playing pieces in multiple parts as a chamber group. Instructors lead group practice times to emphasize rhythm, ear training and social skills. Finally, students spend some time away from their instrument doing worksheets and participating in interactive theory exercises and music games.

Individual student progress is monitored with a written plan. Students progress is specific to the individual even though they are part of a group. Each class has a mix of levels.

Class Materials

Students are required to purchase a books through “The ABC’s of Violin” method series and bring a violin to class. Violins should be in good working order. Violin bows should have ample hair and be well rosined. Main Stem Music provides Lesson Plan, Sheet Music, and Worksheets during lesson time are provided. Lost books, sheet music and lesson materials are replaced at extra charge.

Ages

Violin 3rd-8th Grade / Younger and older children by permission of Main Stem Music Director.

Make-Up Policy

MSM administrator must be notified 24-hours in advance of missed lesson or no credit will be given. All missed classes must be rescheduled within two weeks of the missed lesson.

Tuition

Tuition is by month, not by lesson. Some months have five lessons, others four. Some may have only three due to holidays, weather, or other events. Tuition is due on the first of the month. If lessons begin later in the month, tuition is pro-rated.