Beginning Violin Lessons - Foundations for Quick Success

About this course

Welcome to Violin 101!  During our busy lives, it's often hard to find time to pursue fulfilling interests, particularly the musical arts.  This course is designed to fit in easily with even busiest of lifestyles.  Content is straight to the point with concepts that can easily be rewatched as many times needed to understand important violin concepts!Learn from a professional violinist and experienced university professor, who has much experience working with students of all ages and levels.  This course is designed to be taken by anyone, particularly individuals who have never picked up a violin! Even those who have some experience on the violin can learn more tips and tricks to help improve their current level of skills.Students will learn the basic fundamentals of posture and setup and systematically add in various concepts and techniques to help them improve and enjoy the experience of learning a musical instrument such as the violin.  Students completing this course should be able to perform the violin at a beginner level and have the confidence to make music beautifully and comfortably.This course also includes downloadable exercises and songs that correspond with the appropriate lecture and module!  These extra resources can be practiced for maximum improvement to increase your skills and abilities on the violin.

Course objectives

• to introduce fundamental concepts of playing the violin
• to provide practical exercises for skill improvement
• to help students enjoy the experience of learning music