Classes starting this fall! Contact us for more details.

Class 1 - Taking Care of Your Instrument

• Name the parts of the instrument and how they function.

• Learn how to care for your instrument and bow.

• Learn how to tune your instrument and keep it in good playing condition.

Class 2 - Posture and String Names

• Practice holding the instrument correctly and use a shoulder rest.

• Learn string names and the correct way to pluck the instrument.

• Try plucking different rhythms.

Class 3 - Bow Grip and Bow Games

• Learn how to hold a bow correctly and how to use rosin.

• Try some bow grip games and exercises to make your bow grip easier.

• Practice bowing rhythms on open strings.

Class 4 - Bow on The Strings

• Putting it all together - making a bow grip while holding the instrument at the same time!

• Practice a variety of different bow strokes to produce a beautiful tone.

• Practice keeping your bow in the correct location on the strings.

Class 5 - Notes and Scales

• Learn the correct wrist posture when holding your instrument.

• Learn to play the D major scale.

• Complete a listening activity - how to tell if you are in tune.

• Practice your scale with the different bowing rhythms we've learned.

Class 6 - Learn Your First Tune!

• Learn to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

• Listen for the scale within the songs and play with the rhythms you've learned.

• Play Twinkle Variations with different rhythms.

Class 7 - Try a Fiddle Tune!

• Learn to play Boil ‘em Cabbage Down.

• Explore a different musical genre.

• Use the “Jack Rabbit Eats Carrots” rhythm.

Class 8 - Explore Note Reading

• Learn about the notes on the musical staff.

• Learn about treble clef, time signatures, and key signatures.

• Compare notes in the scale to notes on the staff.

Class 9 - Lightly Row 

• Use your note-reading skills to play Lightly Row.

• Learn about the next steps for continuing to improve on your instrument.

Materials

Students must have an instrument and bow in good playing condition before the beginning of class. Students will need a shoulder rest, rosin, and tuner or pitch clip. Please contact SRS Music & STEAM with questions and advice about instrument rental, sizing, or other questions. Renting an instrument is recommended.