FVA Course One is modeled exactly after how we have instructed our in-studio students the past 25+ years. We have had the pleasure of teaching hundreds of students with this method which is now available online.
Students will learn pieces from Suzuki Violin Volume One, pieces written exclusively for FVA, jazz pieces, and fiddle tunes from various fiddle styles including Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and contest-style. Music history, music theory, and technique are included throughout the course. Each lesson features instructional videos, play-a-long audio tracks, sheet music, and flash cards. In Course One, there are 100 instructional videos, helping students learn 58 pieces of music.
Course One is divided into 8 levels which contain 8 lessons each. A video assessment is required twice in each level for students to progress. Students will record themselves playing and demonstrating the material specified for the assessment. An instructor will review the video, celebrating the student’s success as well as giving a few tips that students can concentrate on as they proceed to the next section of the course.
Each video lesson contains “Secrets of Success” for the student and “Tips for the Practice Partner.” These tips cover topics such as habits to avoid that hinder a student’s progress, what to do when a student does not want to practice, how to overcome nerves and anxiety associated with performing for an audience, and how to stay focused. Neither the student nor the practice partner needs to know anything about playing the violin before beginning Course One.
Ms. Amy will be teaching the content of Course One. Ms. Cindy will review the assessments and answer any questions via email. Students should also receive an email every Monday with current news and playing tips. If you are not receiving this weekly email, you can email Ms. Cindy directly at cindy@forteviolinacademy.com.
In this course, you will:
- Learn proper playing technique
- Learn how to care for the violin and bow, including tuning, changing strings, and choosing the correct size violin
- Learn effective practice strategies
- Learn 58 pieces from a variety of genres
- Learn the A major, D major, and G major scales and arpeggios
- Learn to read music
