Did you know that Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven all played the viola? It is a special stringed instrument that sits comfortably between the violin and cello and produces beautiful sounds. As the middle voice in a string section, the viola is similar to the alto voice in a choir. In fact, the viola uses its very own clef, called the alto clef. If your kids would like to learn how to play viola, then this class is for them!

In this 45-minute private class, they will discover the secrets to flawlessly playing the viola. They will be taught by a professional musician who will tailor the lesson according to their ability and goal; students of all levels are welcome to sign up!

Book for 3, 6, or 10 sessions depending on their goal and how much practice they need. Alternatively, book 1 session to test the class before committing to more sessions.

What they will learn:

• Alto clef (very special)
• Time signature
• Key signature
• Arco and pizzicato
• Tremolo and how to play faster
• The scales, arpeggios, chords, and chromatic scales
• The difference between violin and viola and how we can get a lovely deep sound
• The different positions on a viola

About the instructor:

Kateryna is a certified, professional musician with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and a Master’s degree from the Conservatory in Ukraine. She has performed with a symphony orchestra in Germany and Italy, as well as with a string quartet and a string trio on cruise ships both in Europe and in the USA. While working as a solo musician in the USA, she discovered that she likes sharing her musical skills with others and began teaching. She enjoys sharing her passion for music with her students and has previously helped them prepare for international exams and national competitions.