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get on the waiting / info list & keep in touch!
To be kept informed of classes and lessons, or to express interest in future classes, please fill in this form : click here!
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| "The group lessons Ed offers are the best clean fun around. Better than therapy! You'll feel great about learning something that can nurture your soul for the rest of your life. A fantastic experience!" ~ Mary Ann C., NYC more student comments |
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violin classes for students with experience
Maybe you've been in orchestra in high school? Or perhaps you were once a Suzuki kid? Maybe you've had private lessons? Below is a list of ongoing, current classes with openings for new students. Each class has a brief description, so you can perhaps see which class may be close to your level. Students with violin experience may enter classes at any time provided there is a class in progress that would benefit you, please inquire about joining a a class in progress as usually only future schedules are listed below.
series violin classes
"Series Violin Classes" are program classes that usually meet once a week for some months. Series classes focus primarily on learning violin playing and each class builds on one another. Please note the prerequisites as they are mentioned in the class description, however if you are unsure as to whether or you should join a particular class, feel free to be in touch by writing info@stringschool.com and describe your experience. New students with experience are welcome to schedule a consultation and/or arrange to visit a class to see what it is like. Also, please don't be shy! These classes are fun, imaginative and you will learn to play with really great classmates!
If you've had experience but you feel it's been too long and would like to start from the beginning reviewing the fundamentals, please click here and select "beginner classes".
Please continue to scroll down this page for more info and class listings!
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about your teacher : ed davis
Over the past years, I've been delighted to help people make violin and viola playing a part of their lives.
I've been teaching privately for 20 years in Seattle and Olympia Washington, and Eugene Oregon. While in Eugene I taught for the 4J School District as an orchestra director and conducted sectionals and auditions for the Eugene Youth Symphony. I've also been on the faculty of the Suzuki Institute of Seattle, Tacoma Youth Symphony Music Camp and director of the Thalia Olympic Music Camp.
Click here to read more about me.
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| "Finding Ed's school was definitely a rare treat! As an adult, it's difficult to find group classes that give you the personal attention you need to progress, as a beginner. For me, as someone who's never played any instrument before, this was a great opportunity to start. It's amazing how much you progress. It was intimidating at first to start as an adult beginner, but Ed is a really cool teacher who is able to listen and respond to your concerns. He is a trained professional with a broad range of experience and interests, but he doesn't make you feel as if he's unapproachable. This would be a great experience for anyone just starting out. Class sizes are usually small, so there's definitely no lack for attention! A great way to learn something new this summer!" ~ Jennifer R., NYC more student comments |
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how to enroll in a class & cancellation policy
To enroll in any class, please click the "Enroll" button and your class will be added to a shopping cart. Once you have finished selecting a class and made the Pre-tuition / reservation fee *, you place in the class is reserved. (Before you check-out please have a look at the Workshop page too!)
* Because classes are kept small with limited enrollment, and that there are administrative and physical costs, there is a cancellation policy. If you need to cancel your enrollment, you may do so up until 2 weeks before the first class with a $40 penalty, that is, if you paid $100, $60 will be returned to you. If you are canceling inside of 2 weeks prior to the first class, or after classes have started, your entire fee paid will be forfeit if your place in the class is not filled. Please consider that if you enroll, your place in class is saved for you - this policy is in place to keep small classes going and on budget even in the unfortunate event a student can't attend. Thank you for your understanding!
Please continue to scroll down this page for more info and class listings!
"do-over" : retaking a class?
For what reason, you may have had to miss or drop out of classes that you have had in the past. Or maybe it's been a while since your last class and you wish to review. Students who are interested in re-taking, or re-doing a class in which one has previously been enrolled, will qualify for a discount in tuition - please read this policy and sign up below if you would like to re-take a class - get involved again! Please sign up for Beginner violin here.
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faqs
Q: I've been our of playing for some time and am not sure which class to take, what should I do? A: Best to write and schedule a consultation or, if a class has already begun, come visit to observe! From there we can figure out what might be best for you and you can decide if the class is something you'd like to do. If you wish to visit a class, please be sure to write first to confirm that we are meeting any particular week that you wish to visit and that the class is open for entry.
Q: If it is ok for me to join a class that has already started, and if so, what will my tuition be? A: Please ask, tuition would be pro-rated if you are joining after missing classes so that you would only pay for remaining classes in a Series. Students may join a Series class after it has started with permission, so please just be in touch!
To come observe or to participate in a violin class that is in session, please write info@stringschool.com.
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| "Ed is a great teacher who makes learning the violin fun without compromising the integrity of the lesson. Each week he builds upon the foundation of the previous week so that real technique is being developed. I can not believe almost a year has gone by! I'm so glad I decided to go for it. If you have always wanted to learn...just do it...you'll be glad you did!" ~ Helga B., NYC more student comments |
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Eighth Avenue Studios | MAP
939 Eighth Avenue, 3rd Floor, buzz #307 for entrance to the building.
Subways A,C, or 1 to 59th Street Stop. Walk to 939 Eighth Avenue, between 55th & 56th Streets. |
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series classes
Violin 1B, Violin 1C, Violin 1D, Violin 2a & Orchestra
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Please sign up for class below. |
Prerequisite: |
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Required Materials: |
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Sheet Music
Access to this web site, your own violin or a rental violin. |
Optional Materials: |
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Compact Disc |
Class Summary: |
In this class we will be learning about moving from one string to another "string crossing", how to move the body and instrument to play comfortably on different string levels, memorization strategies, portioning the bow "bow distribution", with also an intro to note reading and creating musical shape. |
Songs: |
O Come Little Children, Folk Song
May Song, Folk Song
Long, Long Ago, Bayly
Allegro, Suzuki
Perpetual Motion, Suzuki
Original Works and Duets, Ed Davis |
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Total Tuition: $269
Tuition is divided into two payments: $109 Pre-tuition / reservation fee* ($149 if with a Loaner Violin) which one can pay by clicking the "Enrollment..." button above. The remainder of tuition $160 will be due on or before the first scheduled class. |
Schedule
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TUESDAY
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are from
7:00-8:00pm
January 03, 2012
January 10, 2012
January 17, 2012
January 24, 2012
January 31, 2012
February 07, 2012
February 14, 2012
February 21, 2012
This class includes one 45min private lesson TBA after signup.
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TUESDAY
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are from
7:00-8:00pm
March 06, 2012
March 13, 2012
March 20, 2012
March 27, 2012
April 03, 2012
April 10, 2012
April 17, 2012
April 24, 2012
This class includes one 45min private lesson TBA after signup.
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Private Lesson
Theory 1
Intonation 1
Master Class
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8 Classes and
1 Private Lesson * |
Please select your class using the button below the schedule. |
Prerequisite: |
Completion of Level 1B or equivalent studies.
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Required Materials: |
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Sheet Music
Access to this web site, your own violin or a rental violin. |
Optional Materials: |
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Compact Disc |
| Class Summary: |
In this class we will be learning more about how the body works with bow movement, slurring, tone building and musical expression. We'll also be learning bow techniques and articulations, learning to lead our bow hand, bow distribution, a G Major scale, musicianship and creating texture. |
| Repertoire: |
Allegretto, Suzuki
Andantino, Suzuki
Etude, Suzuki
Minuet I, Bach
Minuet II, Bach *
(This repertoire may be changed / augmented based on class needs.) |
| Tuition: |
Total Tuition: $269
Tuition is divided into two payments: $109 Pre-tuition / reservation fee* ($149 if with a Loaner Violin) which one can pay by clicking the "Enrollment..." button above. The remainder of tuition $160 will be due on or before the first scheduled class.
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| Schedule: |
WEDNESDAY
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are from
7:00-8:00pm
February 01, 2012
February 08, 2012
February 15, 2012
February 22, 2012
No Class on Feb. 29th
March 07, 2012
March 14, 2012
March 21, 2012
March 28, 2012
This class includes one 45min private lesson TBA after signup.
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Private Lesson
Theory 1, Theory 2
Intonation 1, Intonation 2
Master Class |
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8 Classes and
1 Private Lesson * |
Please select your class using the button below the schedule.
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Prerequisite: |
Completion of Level 1C, 1D or equivalent studies (6-8 months of lessons).
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Required Materials: |
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Sheet Music
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 2 - Sheet Music
Access to this web site, your own violin or a rental violin. |
Optional Materials: |
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Compact Disc
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 2 - Compact Disc |
Class Summary: |
In this class we will be learning about how to "color" music, play the bow with the violin, and also how to use your head, arms and body weight to play consistently throughout the bow. We'll also be thinking about contrast and exaggeration and how this can make musical caricatures. We will be doing some ensemble work and exercises to help one be a better sight reader. |
Repertoire: |
Special Repertoire, Music TBA (some to be provided).
Introduction to ensemble playing. |
| Tuition: |
Total Tuition: $269
Tuition is divided into two payments: $109 Pre-tuition / reservation fee* ($149 if with a Loaner Violin) which one can pay by clicking the "Enrollment..." button above. The remainder of tuition $160 will be due on or before the first scheduled class. |
| Schedule: |
WEDNESDAY
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are from
6:00-7:00pm
February 01, 2012
February 08, 2012
February 15, 2012
February 22, 2012
No Class on Feb. 29th
March 07, 2012
March 14, 2012
March 21, 2012
March 28, 2012
This class includes one 45min private lesson TBA after signup.
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8 Classes and
1 Private Lesson * |
Please select your class using the button below the schedule. |
Prerequisite: |
Completion of Level 1e or 10-12 months of study.
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Required Materials: |
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Sheet Music
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 2 - Sheet Music
Access to this web site, your own violin or a rental violin. |
Optional Materials: |
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Compact Disc
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 2 - Compact Disc |
Class Summary: |
In this class we will be learning about tone production, rhythm as it influences melody, creating rich textures, skipping the bow and how to stretch and compress timing. |
Repertoire: |
Chorus from "Judas Maccabaeus", Handel
Musette, Bach
Hunters’ Chorus, Weber
Long, Long Ago & Variation, Bayly
Waltz, Brahms
(This repertoire may be changed / augmented based on class needs.) |
| Tuition: |
Total Tuition: $269
Tuition is divided into two payments: $109 Pre-tuition / reservation fee* ($149 if with a Loaner Violin) which one can pay by clicking the "Enrollment..." button above. The remainder of tuition $160 will be due on or before the first scheduled class. |
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THURSDAY
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are from
7:00-8:00pm
December 08, 2011
December 15, 2011
December 22, 2011
January 05, 2012
January 12, 2012
January 19, 2012
January 26, 2012
February 02, 2012
This class includes One
45min private lesson
TBA after signup.
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7 Classes and
1 Private Lesson * |
Please sign up for class below. |
Prerequisite: |
This class is open to all violin, viola, cello and bass players with usually about 1.5 - 5 years of experience, a brief, informal listening may be helpful to see if this class would be a good fit for you, or to simply arrange to come in and sit in on rehearsal (our current repertoire can be emailed to you for practice). Please be in touch by writing info@stringschool.com and describe your experience! |
Required Materials: |
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Sheet Music
Suzuki Violin School, Volume 2 - Sheet Music
Access to this web site, your own violin or a rental violin.
Most music for this class is provided. |
Optional Materials: |
Metronome & recordings of the works to be studied. |
Class Summary: |
Many new students find this class to be similar to "school orchestra" but with the added benefit of sectionals and a deeper technique-based cirriculum. In this class we will be studying various works ranging from Corelli to Bach, Grieg to Vivaldi, Mozart to Bartok and other works that challenge and inspire the class. |
Repertoire: |
Repertoire is based on the class make-up, please write for a list of previously studied works. We also will occasionally review Suzuki materials and work on scales, shifting, intonation and ensemble playing & musicianship. |
| Tuition: |
Total Tuition: $244
$214 (For students opting not to take the included private lesson.)
Tuition is divided into two payments: $84 Pre-tuition / reservation fee* which one can pay by clicking the "Enrollment..." button above. The remainder of tuition $160 will be due on or before the first scheduled class. |
| Schedule: |
Classes are on Thursday nights, 7:00pm to 8:15pm and meet on the dates below. Please keep in mind that students with experience need not wait until the beginning of a session to join this class, you may join at any time. Please inquire for more information.
February - March Session
February 09, 2012
February 16, 2012
February 23, 2012
No Class on March 1st
March 08, 2012
March 15, 2012
March 22, 2012
March 29, 2012
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This class includes 1 private lesson or coaching TBA after signup.
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| Recommended Workshops: |
Private Lesson
Theory 1, Theory 2, Theory 3
Intonation 1, Intonation 2
Master Class |
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workshop classes
"Workshop Classes" are classes designed to accompany the Series Classes and/or to provide other insights into music. After you have had a look at this page, do click Workshops to see a list of additional, shorter-run classes that you may enjoy adding to your schedule.
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For the duration of your class. |
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Info: |
Your rental period will start at the first lesson or class that you have enrolled in and your instrument will be provided on that date for you to take home. If you are renewing your current rental, your rental period will start after your current rental expires and continue until the last class of your next Series class. |
Terms & Conditions: |
Your rental period is the duration of your class and you will need to return the instrument no later than the last scheduled class. Instruments kept past due date will incur a $125 replacement charge. You may renew your rental by returning to this page and submitting the rental fee for the next class period. Re-renting should be done 2 weeks in advance of your last class or it will be assumed that you will be returning your instrument on or before the last class date. Lost or damaged instruments may incur the full replacement charge of $135. |
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$40 for the duration of one Series Class Session. |
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get on the waiting / info list & keep in touch!
To be kept informed of classes and lessons, or to express interest in future classes, please fill in this form : click here! |
| "I had taken some violin lessons as a child and wanted to pick up where I had left off, but had no idea where to begin. I found Ed on line and jumped at the opportunity. I walked into his class and found a nice mix of people who immediately welcomed me and made me feel comfortable (as a 50+ baby boomer, I had been a little concerned about fitting in). Ed has a great sense of humor, is a great teacher and has a way of directing the lesson toward whatever technique you as an individual may be having difficulty with, without making you self-conscious, and while maintaining the ultimate goal of that lesson for the entire class. I also find that learning with a group helps me gauge where I am in my own personal development and motivates me to try that much harder. After all those years of thinking & wondering if I could or should, I finally feel that I AM A VIOLINIST." ~ Irene K., NYC more student comments |
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