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Since March 2026
Instructor since March 2026
Strings (Viola and Violin oriented) for Beginners
From 44 C$ /h
This class introduces students to the fundamentals of playing the viola and violin in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Students will learn how to properly hold and care for the instrument, develop basic bowing techniques, and begin reading simple music notation. Through guided exercises, rhythm practice, and easy melodies, participants will build foundational skills in tone production, posture, and musical expression.
The class also emphasizes listening skills, ensemble awareness, and confidence while playing with others. No prior musical experience is required. By the end of the course, students will be able to play simple pieces and have a strong foundation for continuing their viola/violin studies.
The class also emphasizes listening skills, ensemble awareness, and confidence while playing with others. No prior musical experience is required. By the end of the course, students will be able to play simple pieces and have a strong foundation for continuing their viola/violin studies.
Extra information
For this class we use Google classroom, and Google meets! So please have a laptop charged and prepared!
For In-person KSU string youth, please bring a notebook and pencil aswell as your instrument!
Also you MAY need an essential elements strings book (you can find them on amazon easily)
For In-person KSU string youth, please bring a notebook and pencil aswell as your instrument!
Also you MAY need an essential elements strings book (you can find them on amazon easily)
Location
At student's location :
- Around Kent, OH, United States
At teacher's location :
- 1325 Theatre Drive, Kent, OH 44242, USA
Online from United States
About Me
My name is Abbigale,
I have lived in kent my whole life and i have been playing viola as my main instrument for 8 years! I have two dogs, a cat, I love going hiking, and I LOVE music!
I have lived in kent my whole life and i have been playing viola as my main instrument for 8 years! I have two dogs, a cat, I love going hiking, and I LOVE music!
Education
-Theodore Roosevelt High School (2026 graduate Art honors diploma)
-Kent state university (Current) Bachelors in Music Education
-Berklee College of Music (Current and Future) Certificate in Woodwind and Strings fine Art supervising
-Ohio Music Education Association (Current) Volunteer and Middle school Judges superior (High School strings reviewer)
-Kent state university (Current) Bachelors in Music Education
-Berklee College of Music (Current and Future) Certificate in Woodwind and Strings fine Art supervising
-Ohio Music Education Association (Current) Volunteer and Middle school Judges superior (High School strings reviewer)
Experience / Qualifications
Section leader (3 years experience), OSU leaders conference, New and incoming Freshman mentor (2 years experience) and WebXam certified (5.0 average 85% leadership status), KSUYO (Youth orchestra at kent state) Youth section leader.
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
At teacher's location and via webcam
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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