I would like to learn to play the violin...or is it fiddle? What's the difference? What should I expect? What if I have no talent or experience?

Additionally helpful is:

  • a good sense of humor

  • a positive attitude

  • patience

  • appropriate expectations for your progress (Erika will help build these in the first classes)

You will need these things to realize your dream:

  • a violin, probably a full size (4/4) instrument, and a bow

  • a shoulder rest

  • an hour for class every week

  • a minimum of 20-40 minutes 3x a week for practicing

  • a folder for class handouts

In the Beginner's Class we will learn how to hold the instrument and bow properly, to make a beautiful tone and to play some simple tunes. The simple tunes will have sheet music or "code", a simple representation of string and finger patterns, so all students have a take-home visual to guide their practice. Students will also have access to audio recordings of our tunes.

 

Berkshire Strings Studio
North Egremont, MA
 413-528-5739
erika@berkshirestrings.com