Playing Violin Helps Develop Many Useful Skills (in no particular order):
Following Directions Memory Skills
Concentration Learning how to Learn
Problem Solving Communication
Spatial skills (physics) Deductive reasoning
Cooperation/teamwork Discipline
Experimentation Perseverance
Positive Actions = Positive Consequences
It is well known that students who play violin tend to get very good grades!
Monday Night Adult Violin/Fiddle Group Performance
Mindy's Violin & Fiddle Omaha
About Lessons at Mindy's Studio
What You Need to Get Started:
Private Lessons:
45 minute private lessons on a weekly basis $40/lesson
Playing the violin and fiddling are very rewarding. Learning does require a "can-do" attitude and a willingness to practice in order to be successful. A minimum of 20 minutes a day is required to maintain or make progress. Of course, spending more time with your instrument is always better. Quality practice can be satisfying and fun! -Mindy Hunke
A positive attitude and a commitment to practice
Workshops:
Small and large group fiddling workshops:
Intro to Fiddling Nebraska/Missouri Valley Fiddle Style
Learn to Groove Common Fiddle Tunes for Jams
Adult Group Lessons:
Monday advanced Wednesday intermediate $10/week
Fiddle Coaching and Professional Judging:
Individual coaching sessions for audition or contest prep
Fiddle contest judging local/regional
Contact Mindy for Studio Policies and Scheduling
Group and private students have a minimum of three performances per year. Mindy's studio also provides opportunities to attend special events and workshops taught by others at a discount or no additional cost.
An Instrument
Violins and fiddles are the same thing. Beginners often benefit from renting an instrument before purchasing one. I recommend contacting one of the Omaha area violin shops
Rentals are relatively inexpensive. A violin is an investment that should be carefully made once you or your child is no longer a beginner.
Beware of VSOs! (violin-shaped objects)
If you own an instrument that hasn't been played in the past year, it is best to take it to a qualified luthier (violin repair person) for inspection and minor adjustments or repairs to make it playable.
Omaha Area Violin Shops & Luthiers
Lessons
45 minutes
$40.00/lesson
paid monthly
Location
1323 S 51st Street
Omaha NE 68106
Aksarben Area
Member American String
Teachers Association
Nebraska Chapter
