Once a student has mastered the basics of violin, much more is left to learn. Intermediate violin lessons in Raleigh NC from Bryan Rawls build on what the student has already learned about Rhythm, Intonation and Dynamics and builds on these techniques. Students begin to develop their own sound and style and become more comfortable with sight reading, performing with other artists and playing in other positions. When you are looking for violin lessons Raleigh NC for the intermediate student, contact Bryan Rawls.

The Fundamentals of Intermediate Violin Lessons Raleigh NC

The joy and excitement of having played “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” is starting to become a distant memory. The music is becoming more challenging and technique (or lack thereof) that used to work is no longer sufficient. This is where intermediate violin lessons in Raleigh NC from Bryan Rawls can help. Taking what your student already knows, Bryan Rawls will fill in the gaps in technique and repertoire to enable your student to perform at a higher level. Techniques that will be learned and/or improved upon include:

• Improved profile technique (left-hand)
• Playing in 2nd, 3rd and 4th Positions
• Improved bowing technique (right-hand)
• Understanding & Memorization of 2 Octave Major & Minor Scales

These new techniques will be taught with patience and understanding, helping the student to grow out of bad habits and foment a discipline allowing for more advanced playing and sound. To get started on intermediate violin lessons Raleigh NC, contact Bryan Rawls.

Repertoire & Expectations for Raleigh NC Violin Lessons For Intermediate Students

Students who have completed books 1-3 of Essential Elements for Violin and the necessary solo violin music are considered to be “intermediate”. At this point, students are ready to move into more advanced etudes and solo works. Bryan Rawls utilizes Franz Wohlfahrt’s Etudes for Violin Books 1 and 2 as well as Solos For Young Violinists Volumes 1 and 2 by Barbara Barber. Students will memorize all Major and Minor 2 Octave Scales and begin to work on certain 3 Octave Scales. For a comprehensive list of the materials needed for intermediate violin lessons, take a look at the helpful links page.

Franz Wohlfahrt wrote the following in the Preface to his Etude studies: “The study of the violin presents certain difficulties for beginners which are frequently the cause of a sudden abatement in the pupil’s zeal and ambition, even before he has mastered the first rudiments…It is important, therefore, to smooth these first asperities by showing their utility and making them agreeable….If practiced carefully and intelligently, they will serve as a solid foundation for the technique of any player ambitious to become an artist.” What does this mean? Violin is hard and requires consistent and careful practice! Intermediate violin students are required to practice a minimum of 45 minutes a day 5 days a week, not including lessons. As with his beginning violin students, Bryan Rawls has open availability for intermediate students to ask questions about music or technique that they are having trouble with. A full listing of studio policies can be found here.

In addition to regular studio recitals, intermediate violin students will have increased opportunities for performance. Students are encouraged to be part of their school orchestra as well as All-County Orchestra, All-State Orchestra, and various summer festivals that occur. Bryan Rawls will pair intermediate students of similar ability to will work on duets and other challenging group violin music, which often allows new friendships that can last a lifetime to develop. When you are looking for intermediate violin lessons in Raleigh NC, contact violin teacher Bryan Rawls.