Learning to play the violin is satisfying, challenging and fun, whatever your age. Leeds Violin School welcomes students of all ages, from as young as 3 years old to long-retired adults.
The age range of students at Leeds Violin School is extremely broad, from children aged 3+ to retired adults who often discover that learning the violin gives them a new lease of life.
Many children have an innate musicality, which they show by singing, dancing, conducting or tapping their feet, and children as young as 3 years old can find an outlet for their musical enthusiasm in learning the violin.
Lessons for children of around 3 years old start with introducing the child to the violin and encouraging playing, but the lessons are also designed to develop the child's overall music awareness.
Singing is an important element as it is through singing that children learn intonation, and learning to play in tune is a key aspect of violin playing. In addition to singing, a wide range of other physical and fun activities are used in lessons, such as clapping, rhythm exercises and games, active listening to music and learning about forms and genres.
To assist in developing aural skills, which are deemed important enough by the ABRSM to be tested in their exams, children are taught to play tunes and rhythms on simple instruments such as the xylophone, triangle, tambourine, drum and other percussion instruments.
The principles which led to the success of Iveta Hlavenkova's own teaching practice are the same principles underlying the teaching at Leeds Violin School, which are as follows:
To develop musicality in its students, together with a love of music;
We offer exciting string lessons covering a range of styles, whether that be jazz, classical, or popular music.
The violin is a very popular instrument for children to learn. Its expressive tone suits a variety of musical styles and it is relatively inexpensive to start playing. We offer small group lessons which offer a fun, sociable and low-cost way to learn the violin.
We have established our unique teaching method for adult learners, to help you learn efficiently and get a good foundation that drive you to enjoy the music. The plenty performing opportunities and chamber music helps you to meet more adult beginner friends, to practice harder together.
At The Music Development we use a combination of traditional and Suzuki method that is tailored to the age and ability of the student, to keep a balance between progressing and making sure that learning the violin is fun and rewarding.
By the age of 7, children can start beginner instrumental classes. Taster sessions are available to allow children to meet the teacher and try an instrument.
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