About Course

This 24-session intermediate violin course is tailored for students with a basic understanding of violin technique and music reading. The course builds on foundational bowing and fingering while introducing new techniques like shifting to 3rd position, vibrato, and double stops. Learners will explore musical expression through phrasing and articulation and practice ensemble playing. The course culminates in a live recital and performance feedback, preparing students for more advanced repertoire and solo work.

Key Benefits:

• Strengthens technical fluency with scales, arpeggios, and shifting
• Introduces vibrato, dynamics, and expressive bowing techniques
• Builds ensemble experience with duets and études
• Enhances sight-reading, articulation, and musicality
• Concludes with a recital and personal improvement roadmap

What You’ll Learn:

Technical Review & Shifting (Sessions 1–4)

• Bow hold correction and posture reinforcement

• Review of 1st position scales and fingerings

• Introduction to shifting to 3rd position

Scales & Double Stops (Sessions 5–8)

• Playing 2-octave major and minor scales

• Arpeggio patterns with bow control

• Introduction to simple double stops

Expressive Techniques (Sessions 9–12)

• Vibrato basics: exercises and controlled application

• Dynamics: crescendo, decrescendo, and accents

• Articulations: staccato, legato, marcato

Études & Duet Play (Sessions 13–16)

• Learning intermediate études for finger strength

• Playing easy duets and understanding musical dialogue

• Developing confidence in ensemble settings

Expression & Sight-Reading (Sessions 17–20)

• Musical phrasing, breath in bowing, and tone variation

• Sight-reading drills and rhythm accuracy

• Practice with intermediate-level sheet music

Recital & Performance Prep (Sessions 21–24)

• Selection and polishing of 1–2 recital pieces

• Stage presence and live performance techniques

• Personalized feedback and growth recommendations