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Violin Program (Beginner: Group, Semi-Private, Private Instruction)

Instructor: Prof. Min Kyeong Kim, Prof. Gregor Monlun

All ages

The program for beginner violinists aged 6-10 years involves small group instruction, who meet once a week for one hour. Students cultivate discipline and they develop an ear for musical tones. Basic concepts of music theory are exciting and fun to learn through various activities and intellectual games for the children, which also allows them to learn by observing one another’s progress.

Violin Program (Intermediate: Semi-Private, Private Instruction)

Instructors: Prof. Min Kyeong Kim, Prof. Gregor Monlun

Age: 8 years and above

The violin program is designed to ensure that beginner students start with a strong basic foundation of good posture and correct hold of the instrument in order to progress. They later explore accuracy of intonation (pitch), precise control of rhythm and the beauty of tone production.

Weekly lessons are grouped according to age with one instructor per four students (for group instruction). Due to differences in motivation, students may be re-grouped during the semester.

Violin Program (Advanced: Private Instruction)

Instructors: Prof. Alexandre da Costa

Course Level: Advanced

Ages: 12 years and above

This program is for students aiming to pursue violin as a potential career goal - as soloist, chamber or orchestral player. The pre-requisite for this course is a solid technical background, a strong commitment to dedicated and intensive practice, and a keen interest in the pursuit of excellence in violin performance.

Course content:

Refinement of the technical skills

- The development of using personal musical style

- Attainment of tension-free or ''natural'' violin performances

Development of a strong sense of stage presence

Students may choose to prepare for the ARCT and LRCT Performer's or Teacher's ARCT diploma of the Royal Conservatory of Music.