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Description
Violin Beginnings, ages 4-6Fall 2025/Spring 2026Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm
September 17, 2025 - May 13, 2026Skip Dates: Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Jan 7, Apr 1
Please Note: Parent participation, attendance in each class, and daily practice outside of class, is required. Younger and/or older students admitted with permission from instructor
Our popular Violin Beginnings Level 1 and Level 2 classes have combined to offer families one convenient 30-week class!
Students in Violin Beginnings start their strings journey at the very beginning, accompanied by their parents. Starting with learning to hold the violin and bow, students will learn fundamental violin technique in a musical and engaging way. Pitch and rhythm, which are essential building blocks for a young musician, will be taught through dynamic and imaginative games. New techniques, pieces, and repertoire will be taught at each class, drawn from Joanne Martin's Magic Carpet for Violin and the Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1. Students will explore the diverse history of the violin and classical music through weekly introductions to different composers.
This class will be taught using the Suzuki Method, with an emphasis on listening skills and learning music by ear. Music reading will be introduced during the spring semester. Lesson books and class materials will be provided.
Students are required to rent/purchase their own child-size violin. Please read our String Instrument Rental Guidelines and be prepared to come to the first class with a violin. Please contact us at academy@gmu.edu if you have any questions.
Online registration closes 2 business days before the first class, however space may still be available! Please contact the office to check at academy@gmu.edu or 703-993-9889. A $10 late registration fee may apply.
- Use parent email and cell phone when registering!
- Add academy@gmu.edu to your contact list. Email is our primary method of communication.
Activity Sub-Category
Children
Location
Mason Arts Academy Building, Unit A-3
Instructor
Amanda Goodwin
Map & Direction
Mason Community Arts Academy/GMU
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4260 Chain Bridge Rd
Fairfax, VA
22030
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