Violin and Viola 1C

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When & Where

22 April 2025 - 1 July 2025 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
Evening, Tuesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Late starts accepted
Tutor Lara Bader
Course Code W24CCLD01C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Learn the basics of playing the violin and/or viola, as well as general musicianship through group tuition. Expand your knowledge, technique and repertoire and enjoy playing with others. This course is suitable for players with 2 terms of experience. The lessons will be structured as a mixture of class tuition, individual practice and small group practice.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Develop your technique to Grade 1 standard
Learn relevant repertoire from the ABRSM, Trinity or LCM syllabuses.
Develop sight reading skills to Grade 1 standard
Develop basic solo and ensemble playing skills

Cost

Full fee

£140

Concession fee

£105

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Class format and activities

Learning to play the violin or viola in an online group setting

Entry requirements

This is a continuation course from Violin and Viola 1B. You should have basic knowledge of reading and playing music on the violin or viola in 1st position, using semi-breve, minim, crotchet and quaver notes.

What you need to know before you enrol

It is necessary to practise for a short time regularly between the lessons as the class progresses as a unit.

What you need

Your instrument and bow. During the first session, you will receive guidance from your tutor about how to access the online course material, such as recordings and sheet music.

What you can do next

Each term’s learning is consecutive for the whole year. This is followed by the 'Violin /Viola 2A' course. Musicianship classes are also available at Morley College, ask the tutor for guidance and advice. There are other instrumental classes you could try, such as : Piano, Classical Guitar, Flute, Clarinet or Cello.