Violin Lessons

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Shine Music Beginner Violin Lessons

Violin students will begin by learning how to hold the bow correctly and practise correct bowing technique and posture. After learning correct bowing technique, students will learn simple finger positions on the finger board. It usually takes three to five lessons before students play their first tune.

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Intermediate and Advanced Violin Lessons

Intermediates who are looking to advance their playing technique and repertoire are advised to come into Shine Music School for a complementary interview to assess the students' playing level and to discuss the students' goals and interests.

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Gabriella Mendoza
Gabriella Mendoza performing at the Shine Music School charity concert 2006
Melad Farraha
Melad Farraha performing at Shine Music School charity concert 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

The Suzuki method in Australia?

What are music examinations?

How much does the student need to practice?

How much do violin lessons at Shine Music School cost?

The Suzuki method in Australia

Suzuki is a method of teaching that was developed in Japan for teaching young children to play the violin. The reason why it is so popular for young children is that it is a teaching system based repetition and not reading notes.  In Japan , the Suzuki method is very successful due to music reading skills being taught in all of their primary schools.   

In Australian schools, music is not taught in every school so it makes it difficult for students who want to learn violin through the Suzuki method but want to complete Australian Music Examinations Board exams.  Students that have only been taught Suzuki, but have not been taught how to read music find it very difficult to transfer to the AMEB system when they want to go for examinations.  

At Shine Music School , we like to use a combination of Suzuki and the note reading process.  Drawing on our experience, we use the rhythmic elements of Suzuki to allow students to establish good rhythm and timing whilst slowly teaching students how to read notes.  This develops students to be very motivated and confident of their note reading and performance ability allowing them to excel at exams and play wider repertoire.

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What are music examinations?

Music examinations are a good tool for students who want to continually improve their playing and performance ability and to have their playing ability graded on a recurring basis. Music examinations allow students to grade their performance ability every six months ( certain instruments ), provides goals for students to aim for and provides a professional grading system for students. Shine Music School encourages exams but are not enforced on students. Our primary aim is for students to have fun exploring their chosen instrument.

Students are only encouraged to attempt examinations when they have attained a certain level of competence and ability. At Shine Music School, all our teachers are Australian Music Examinations Board ( AMEB ) , Contemporary Popular Music ( CPM) and Associated Board of the Royal School of Music ( ABRSM UK) registered and we cater for Jazz, Rock, Pop and Classical exams for all instruments.

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How much does the student need to practice?

Practicing everyday is the most effective and fastest way of improving your skills as a musician. If you practice only every now and then, your improvement will be inconsistent. Even with just 10 minutes every day, you will notice an improvement week to week. Of course, the longer you practice every day, the better, 30 minutes is a good goal to aim for, as long as it is everyday!

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How much do violin lessons at Shine Music School cost?

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