In a typical week during the academic year, a young music student may receive 1 hour of private instruction and between 1-6 hours of ensemble rehearsal/ group class. That’s a total of 2-6 instructional hours per week – plus they’re juggling this along with their academic courses and other extracurriculars! Our one-week Summer Violin/ Viola Bootcamp offers students the chance to focus solely on their music, with 5 times the normal number of instructional hours (over 30 hours), which breaks down to a cost of around $20.50 per hour!
At Violin/ Viola Bootcamp for ages 8-18, August 6-10 (Vioin and Viola) and/or August 13-17 (Violin only), students receive 5 hours of class on fundamentals, 5 hours of scale class, 5 hours of supervised individual practice, 4 30-minute private lessons, and 3 classes on technical topics such as tone production, shifting, vibrato, and various bow strokes. Students will also have a workshop on instrument care from experts at Day Violins and have opportunities to observe visiting college professors teach in a masterclass setting.
Given the math, it’s no wonder that students make leaps and bounds of progress in just one week! Here’s what a few past participants had to say about their experience:
“I really liked masterclass because it was really cool to watch others get helped at all levels. I felt like I learned so much more in this week than I’d usually learn in a couple of months.”
“Bootcamp is magical!! I love the part where we have competitions and masterclasses because it’s super fun.”
“I loved and really enjoyed it! Scales and technique really helped!”
Our low faculty to student ratio (1:5) ensures that every student gets individual attention and a personalized learning experience. We meet each student where they are, and we focus on deepening fundamental technique, learning healthy ways to approach the physicality of being a musician, and encouraging growth according to the student’s personal goals. The immersive environment helps students get in their music zone and stay there all week. Being a part of a community of fellow musicians is both supportive and inspirational, and friendships formed in Bootcamp last long past the final presentation.
If you are a young violin or viola student who has played for a minimum of 2 years, are at a Suzuki Book 2 (or equivalent) or higher playing level, and are capable of independent practice, then Violin/ Viola Bootcamp is exactly where you need to be this summer!