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Violin Beginnings, ages 6-8Fall 2026/Spring 2027Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:15pm
September 16, 2026 - May 12, 2027 (30 weeks)Skip Dates: Nov 25, Dec 23, Dec 30, Jan 6, Mar 24
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
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 pieces and repertoire will be taught at each class, drawn from traditional beginner songs, Joanne Martin’s Magic Carpet for Violin, I Can Read Music, Volume 1, 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 a combination of Suzuki, Rolland, and traditional methods. Lesson books and class materials will be provided.
Through the Academy's Instruments in the Attic program, select sizes of violins are available to loan students. On the first day, students will be sized for a violin and have the option to select either an Academy-loaned violin, or rent/purchase their own instrument through an outside vendor.
Online registration closes 3 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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