String Studio
String Lessons For Violin and Viola
Lessons For Beginners
Beginning string students will focus on the basic elements of string playing such as instrument hold, bow hold, and finger placement. Students will work on ease of playing and develop a relaxed performance approach.
Students will learn to read music while being introduced to one-octave scales, arpeggios, short etudes, and other technical exercises.
Students will begin performing a wide-range of music including classical compositions, folk music, and/or popular songs.
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Classes For Intermediate Players
Intermediate string students will focus on developing increasing levels of bow control and accuracy of pitch.
Students will be familiar with playing in 1st through 3rd positions and with shifting technique. Students will study two-octave scales, arpeggios, etudes, and other technical exercises.
Students will begin performing longer more extended works including classical compositions, folk music, and/or popular songs.
Advacned Students
Advanced string students will focus on the subtleties of musical expression and tone development.
There will be an increasing level of concentration on building consistency, dexterity, and speed. Students will study three-octave scales, arpeggios, etudes, and other technical exercises.
Students will be comfortable with playing in all 12 keys and in any position on the instrument.
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Advanced string students interested in performing classical music will focus on building repertoire, musical interpretation, sight-reading, solo pieces, ensemble performance, audition preparation, and concert promotion.
- Advanced string students interested in performing contemporary and/or popular music i.e. fiddle, rock, and jazz string styles will focus on working with alternative rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic structures, chord scales, improvisation, sound reinforcement, solo performance, ensemble direction, music composition and arranging techniques.
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Advanced string students interested in performing several different musical styles will have a dual focus.
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* Introductory Lessons are offered for only new prospective students, and include a meet & greet with an instructor, studio tour and small 15 minute introduction lesson. Music lessons are a commitment, and we want you to feel comfortable and welcome at The Music Workshop.
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5810 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
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410.323.1524
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