Overview
Our popular Violin Beginnings Level 1 and Level 2 classes have combined to offer families one convenient 30-week class!
Students in Violin Beginnings start their strings journey at the very beginning, accompanied by their parents. Starting with learning to hold the violin and bow, students will learn fundamental violin technique in a musical and engaging way. Pitch and rhythm, which are essential building blocks for a young musician, will be taught through dynamic and imaginative games. New pieces and repertoire will be taught at each class, drawn from Joanne Martin’s Magic Carpet for Violin and the Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1.
Students will explore the diverse history of the violin and classical music through weekly introductions to different composers.
This class will be taught using a combination of Suzuki, Rolland, and traditional methods. Lesson books and class materials will be provided.
Students are required to rent/purchase their own child-size violin. Please read our String Instrument Rental Guidelines and be prepared to come to the first class with a violin. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Please Note: Parent participation, attendance in each class, and daily practice outside of class, is required. Younger and/or older students admitted with permission from instructor
Ages: 5–8
Dates: Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
September 17, 2024–May 20, 2025
Skip Dates: Nov 5, Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, 2024; Jan 7, Apr 15, 2025
Tuition: $865
Location: Mason Community Arts Academy Building in Fairfax, Virginia
Notes
- Families are asked to enroll students in the age group based on their age as of October 31, 2024.
- Families have the option to pay for this course in three installments with 1st payment due at registration. Remaining installments will be automatically charged on October 15 and November 15 (subject to $10 payment plan fee).
Program Faculty
Suyuan Carrasco
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Suyuan Carrasco is a native of New York City and works as a hired violinist in George Mason University’s Concert Orchestra. As a student at Mason’s Dewberry School of Music, she has been honored with numerous awards, including the Monson Scholarship, the Aitel Scholarship, the Oscar Grant, and many other gracious opportunities.
Ms. Carrasco is currently an undergraduate student at George Mason University, studying with Professor June Huang, Director of Strings at the Dewberry School of Music.
Ms. Carrasco believes music is a language that allows everyone, regardless of their background, to communicate and share with each other. She loves teaching and working with children and looks forward to sharing her love for music with her students.
Amanda Goodwin
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Amanda Goodwin is a violin teacher and performer in Northern Virginia. She has received a Bachelor of Music in Performance from James Madison University, Master of Music and Professional Artist Certificate in performance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and a Master of Music in Suzuki Pedagogy/Performance from Southern Illinois
University Edwardsville. At SIUE, Amanda taught private and group lessons through the university’s Suzuki Program and was trained and registered to teach Suzuki volumes 1-8. Prior to that, she worked for UNCSA’s Artist Corps program, where she taught private and group violin or general music lessons to students from under-resourced communities.
As a performer, she has had the opportunity to attend chamber music festivals such as the Philadelphia International Music Festival, where she was able to work with and learn from members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Currently, she is a member of the DC Concert Orchestra.
Violin at MCAA
Families interested in beginning their violin journey at MCAA can start with out Violin Beginnings class, for ages 4-8. Students who wish to further their studies can start Private Lessons.
| Violin Beginnings | Private Lessons |
|---|---|
Ages 4-8 Students will learn fundamental violin technique in a musical and engaging way. Pitch and rhythm, which are essential building blocks for a young musician, will be taught through dynamic and imaginative games. | All Ages and Levels Improve your technique and repertoire, and enjoy music-making and performing with fellow students. |
Notes
- Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
- Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
- All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least one week before the class starts with all necessary details.
- Online registration closes two business days before the first class, however space may still be available. Please contact [email protected] for more information. A $10 late registration fee may apply.
- For additional information, please contact the Academy at [email protected].