Violin Pedagogy

There are thousands of violin pedagogy resources on the internet. This page highlights some of the best violin pedagogy materials. Since this site is created by violinists from around the world, please be sure to suggest additional violin pedagogy materials to be included in this resource.

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Violin Pedagogy - Books Essays on violin pedagogy Suzuki Institute pedagogy course Discounted materials for teachers

Violin Technique Exercises

Begin Bow Arm Exercises Begin Left Hand Exercises

Violin Pedagogy Resources

• Violin Teacher Directory (official national directory of violin teachers)
• Definition of Amateur Musician
• History of the Violin
• Music Treatises for Amateurs
• Early Violin Pedagogy Material
• Violin Tutors for Amateurs
• Traditional Violin Pedagogy
• Selected List of Traditional Violin Pedagogy Material
• Conservatory System
• Conservatory Class Instrumental Instruction
• Classes for the Masses in England
• Amateur Musicians in America
• Early Instrumental Teachers in the United States
• School Instrumental Music in the United States
• Selected List of String Class Methods, Music and Resource Materials
• Selected List of String Education Articles

Violin Pedagogy Sites

• String pedagogy notebook
• Discounted music for teachers

 

Suzuki Violin Pedagogy Method

The Suzuki method is a way of learning to play music. It was invented in the mid-20th century by Dr. Shin'ichi Suzuki. Dr. Suzuki noticed that children pick up their native language very quickly and seldom fail to learn it, so he modeled his method, which he called "Talent Education," after the process of natural language acquisition.

The method emphasizes playing from a very young age. In the beginning, learning music by ear is emphasized over reading musical notation.

The Suzuki method can be taught on any instrument, although it is most commonly taught on violin. Suzuki literature has also been published for viola, cello, bass, flute and guitar.

> Learn more about the Suzuki violin method