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Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by Northwestern University
  • Offered by

About

Join us as we explore the fundamental principles and early stages of teaching violin and viola through a series of engaging video lectures and lesson demonstrations, including: 1) Master classes with some of the world’s top string pedagogues, 2) Individual lesson demos of teaching violin/viola set up, left and right hand technique and pieces from the early violin/viola repertoire, 3) Group lesson demos of teaching music theory, ear training and fun activities that encourage good playing habits, and 4) A “field trip” to the violin shop, where we will outfit a new beginning student with a proper instrument and bow. You’ll also engage in a series of discussions and reflections with colleagues and peers across the globe. Upon completion of this course, we hope you’ll return to your studio with confidence, a new curriculum, and a renewed approach to sharing with your students the joyful experience of making beautiful music.

Modules

Beginning Stages

    • 6 Videos
    • 5 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Introductory Video
  • Violin Shop
  • Posture
  • Holding The Instrument
  • Left Hand Setup "Eggs"
  • Left Hand Setup "GDG"

5 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Grading and Logistics
  • Meet Your Instructors
  • Suggested Reading
  • Module Overview

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Beginning Stages

Bow Arm and Hand

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Bow Set Up; Pinky House
  • The Beginning Bow Hold
  • Shoulder Bowing
  • Preparation for Violin and Bow Together

1 Readings

  • Module Overview

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Bow Arm and Hand

Putting It All Together

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Shh Shh
  • GDG & AEA
  • See Saw
  • See the Little Monkey

1 Readings

  • Module Overview

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Putting It All Together

Pieces in the Key of A Major

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Twinkle
  • The A Major Scale
  • Strawberry Red
  • Lightly Row
  • Go Tell Aunt Rhody
  • Brother John

1 Readings

  • Module Overview

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pieces in the Key of A Major

Peer Review

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Peer Review

Playing with the Whole Bow

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Adult Bow & Whole Bow Exercises
  • Long, Long Ago
  • O Come, Little Children
  • Butterfly, Flutterby

1 Readings

  • Module Overview

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Playing with the Whole Bow

Pieces in the Key of D Major

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • D Major Scale
  • Hop, Hop, Hop
  • Fox, You've Stolen the Goose
  • All the Birds are Already Here
  • Bach Musette
  • Hushabye Lullaby

1 Readings

  • Module Overview

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pieces in the Key of D Major

Pieces in the Key of G Major

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • G Major Scale & Arpeggios
  • Wohlfahrt Etude in G
  • Minuet
  • Minuet in G
  • The Happy Farmer
  • All the Pretty Little Ponies

1 Readings

  • Module Overview

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pieces in the Key of G Major

Note Reading, Vibrato, and the Group Class

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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8 Videos

  • Note Reading
  • Beginning Vibrato
  • Simon Says & Eggs
  • Bow Games
  • Shh Shh
  • Boil The Cabbage
  • Sunflower and Intervals
  • Rhythm Games

1 Readings

  • Module Overview

Favorite Exercises for the Older Student

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • The Invisible Violin
  • Bow Hold Exercises
  • The Train Story
  • 1:4 Bow Exercises
  • Poof Bow Exercises

1 Readings

  • Module Overview

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Favorite Exercises for the Older Student

Peer Review

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Peer Review

Mimi Zweig Master Class

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Mimi Zweig Master Class

1 Readings

  • Module Overview

Almita Vamos & Roland Vamos Master Class

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Almita Vamos & Roland Vamos Master Class

Auto Summary

Enhance your violin and viola teaching skills with "Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation" on Coursera. This foundational course, led by top string pedagogues, offers master classes, individual and group lesson demos, and a virtual violin shop visit. Engage in global discussions and reflections, perfect for beginner educators aiming to build a confident and joyful music teaching approach. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, this comprehensive course spans 780 minutes, ideal for those in Arts & Humanities.

Stacia Spencer
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Stacia Spencer