Birjy

BOOTCAMP CLASS RESOURCES LINK

Class Dates:  
Violin Bootcamp I for Beginners: Mondays & Thursdays June 8 - July 23  
Violin Bootcamp II Intermediate: Mondays & Thursdays Aug 6 - Sep 24

Location:  Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St, Ypsilanti 48197

Who: Teen and Adult violin & viola beginners (16+). Bootcamp II is open to Cellists as well!

Schedule:

6:00  Arrive, Unpack & Tune 
6:10 - 6:55 Class Time
6:55 - 7:00 Assignments & Pack-Up

Cost: 
Bootcamp I (7 weeks/14 classes): $425  
Bootcamp II (7 weeks/14 classes): $425
Both: $750 

Plans: Pay in Full or in 2 or 3 Installments
Partial (⅓ tuition) scholarships available

SignUp: Fill out the Interest form Below, or contact me at 734-888-4107 or birjylive@gmail.com with questions!

ABOUT:

Bootcamp I is a course for absolute beginners, you'll learn to play songs on the violin (or viola) in 7 weeks! Students will benefit from twice weekly classes with an experienced, creative, and encouraging instructor.   Lea has over 30 years of playing experience, with 15 years teaching all ages & levels from absolute beginner to pre-college.  She is an active performer doing her solo original music act “Birjy” at venues and festivals around Michigan.  

Bootcamp II is a continuation of bootcamp I, and is also open to Cellists! for students who want to keep advancing by learning songs in new keys, with greater rhythm and bowing challenges, culminating in a final group recital for friends and family.

In both classes you'll stay motivated with the support of a group of likeminded peers, coaching on how to make your practice time effective, and on top of twice weekly classes you'll have access to online content to aid your learning at home.  You will have homework! You will learn good technique that sets you up for longterm success, as well as songs, scales, and the fundamentals of music reading.  

The term “bootcamp” in the title is meant to speak to the desire on the part of students to make significant progress in a high support environment.  That said, music is art, and art is self-expression - an overly strict or serious attitude to learning would be counter to what we all are trying to do here, which generally is to reach into our hearts and express something beautiful, real, and which goes beyond the bounds of language. Learning should be fun, and as your teacher I will strive to make it so!  

 

Weekly Time Commitment:

Class time (2 days) plus four to five at home practice sessions of 20 -30 minutes.  

Preparation:

You will need: 

Violin (4/4 size)
Bow
Rosin
Shoulder Rest
Cleaning Cloth
Pencil
Music Stand

Where to Get a Violin?

I recommend one of the rental programs, there are 3 options: Shar Music, The Baroque Violin Shop, or Psarianos.  The monthly cost is affordable ($18 - $25 Per Month), includes everything violin related needed for the course (case, bow, shoulder rest, rosin, etc) and if you desire to continue with violin, these stores allow rental fees to be applied towards purchasing your instrument - and the instrument will be of a quality that is gratifying and enjoyable to play.  At Shar I recommend the Hoffman Maestro or Hoffman Concert. 

Call the store ahead of time to confirm availability of a rental.  With school in session instruments may be in limited supply, so renting or requesting a month ahead of time may be necessary. 

Shar: 800 - 248 - 7427
2465 S. Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor 48104

Baroque Violin Shop: 734-240-3428
317 Monroe St, Monroe 48161

Psarianos (Must make Appt): 
(248) 689 - 8424 (Tue/Th 12 - 8, Fri 10 - 5, Sat 10 - 3)
info@psarianosviolins.com
4130 Varsity Drive, Ann Arbor 48108

What if I have to miss a class?

If you have to miss a class let me know ahead of time, I'll video record the class and share it with you so you can watch at home and jump right back in at the next class!