Experience the Joy of Music at Shackford Violin Studio

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The Individual Violin Lesson is attended by both the student and the parent.

At first, most of the time will be devoted to instrumental instruction for the parent and student. Gradually, as the child matures, gains in physical strength and coordination, and develops greater concentration and a longer attention span, they will absorb more and more of the lesson time. Ultimately, the parent relinquishes all but a few minutes at the end of the lesson. This time is saved for consultation with the teacher on practice suggestions as well as goals for the at-home work.

Our group lessons are a fun and social way to learn music. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, our group lessons provide a supportive and collaborative environment to learn and grow your musical skills.

• The parent attends every lesson with the child and functions at home as a surrogate teacher, supervising the child’s daily practice. The child’s accomplishments rest upon a cooperative triangle formed by the teacher, the child and the attending parent.
• The Studio requires that parents of students ages 3-10 attend all of their children’s lessons. Lessons should be either audio-taped or video- taped with the recordings serving as a guide to home practicing.
• It is important that the parent who is working with the child at home is the one who attends the lessons and the Parents’ Classes.