STRINGS CLASSES

INTERMEDIATE

Objective: To deepen tone quality, enhance musical expression, and develop advanced techniques such as shifting, vibrato, and double stops while expanding scale knowledge and bowing styles.

• Tone refinement and phrasing

• Character Development and Understanding Harmonic Series

• Shifting and Expressive Dynamics

• Vibrato

• Double Stops

• Third position note reading

• Spiccato and Martelé Bowing

• Major and Minor Scales, Arpeggios

• Grades Covered: 3rd to 5th

ADVANCED

Objective: To master expressive control and technical versatility through advanced bowing techniques, complex rhythms, extended positions, and repertoire spanning multiple musical periods, preparing students for high-level performances or examinations.

• Varied pressure, speed, and sounding point

• Introduction to different musical periods

• Chords and Multiple Stops

• Positions up to the 7th

• Advanced bowings: sautillé, collé, ricochet

• Complex rhythms, phrasing, ornamentation

• 3-octave scales & arpeggios with varied bowing

• Grades Covered: 6th to 8th

ADULT PROGRAMME

Objective: To offer a flexible and supportive approach for adult learners—whether starting fresh or returning—focused on solid technique, expressive playing, and personalized musical goals.

• Build a healthy foundation in posture, bow hold, and left-hand positioning

• Develop tone and control through relaxed technique and simple exercises

• Learn to read music and play by ear using familiar melodies

• Explore shifting, vibrato, and expressive bowing as comfort grows

• Play classical, folk, or contemporary pieces based on personal interests

• Progress at your own pace with options for ensemble playing or solo repertoire

LEISURE PROGRAMME

Objective: To offer an enjoyable and flexible approach to violin playing, focusing on personal expression, tone development, and the ability to perform favorite tunes comfortably, with or without notation, in a relaxed environment.

• Enjoy learning tunes by ear and from sheet music

• Develop tone naturally through familiar music

• Build confidence and expression in a low-pressure setting

• Playing along with your favourite songs

• Tone shaping using dynamics and vibrato