9/30/26
Hi Violinists,
Each week I "shout out" one or more students in each class! This week I would like to shout out: Sabrina, awesome job with the rhythm and the lows 2s in De Colores. You sound so musical on this song!
NECESSARY MATERIALS
Small Binder with clear sleeves for loose sheet music
MUSIC STAND for standing practice at home. You do not need to bring this stand to class.
Violinists and families - this week it is so important that you begin the habit of practice for this year. Please take out your violin 4 times for practice between 9/30-10/7 for just 10-15 minutes every time. I want you practicing practice! This will make practicing much easier later in the year and is a great life skill!
This week in violin we:
1. Reviewed feet and violin high on shoulders
2. Practice a left hand straight wrist with elbow underneath the violin
3. Played low 2s and low 1s with Sad Twinkle and CCB
Worked on hooked bowing for Minuet 2
Worked on Triplets for Minuet 2
Practice: STANDING with new foot position and violin set high on your shoulder
You can access the sheet music I handed out today HERE
one non-class day off
10-15 minutes a day
G Major Scale
- 2 octaves (low 2s on the A and E Strings)
De Colores
-through measure 20
-remember low 2s
Please practice standing with proper posture
Twinkle
-use what we learned in class about sharps and naturals to turn Twinkle into a minor key song
play twinkle with Hooked bowing
Happy Practicing!
Advanced Practice 9/23/26
WELCOME TO YOUR VERY FIRST PRACTICE BLOG!
Each week I "shout out" one or more students in each class! This week I would like to shout out: Sammie, you left side posture (heavy head playing position) is beautiful. I can tell the adjustments we worked on are becoming a new habit.
NECESSARY MATERIALS
Small Binder with clear sleeves for loose sheet music
MUSIC STAND for standing practice at home. You do not need to bring this stand to class.
Violinists and families - this week it is so important that you begin the habit of practice for this year. Please take out your violin 4 times for practice between 9/23-9/28 for just 10-15 minutes every time. I want you practicing practice! This will make practicing much easier later in the year and is a great life skill!
This week in violin we:
1. Learned a new foot position
2. Worked on setting out violins high on our shoulders
3. Talked about key signatures and sharps
Started De Colores
Played Twinkle in a minor key
Practice: STANDING with new foot position and violin set high on your shoulder
You can access the sheet music I handed out today HERE
one non-class day off
10-15 minutes a day
G Major Scale
- 2 octaves (low 2s on the A and E Strings)
De Colores
-through measure 12
-remember low 2s
Twinkle
-use what we learned in class about sharps and naturals to turn Twinkle into a minor key song
Happy Practicing!
Mitchell Violin Welcome Info
Teacher: Hannah Bureau (she/her)
Email: info@ballad.company
Age: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Days: Mondays + Wednesdays
Beginner (3:15 - 4:15) | Intermediate (4:15 - 5:15) | Advanced (5:15 - 6:15)
Dates: September 23rd - May TBA
Cost: $650 (one time program fee)
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Starting Wednesday September 23rd violin will begin at Mitchell Elementary School
Beginner FREE Trial Class on Wednesday, September 16th from 3:15 - 4:15 Come see if Mitchell Violin is for you! Grownups are invited to observe, but it is not required.
Student Tuition: $650 (one time program fee, no makeups or prorated tuition for absences. Averages to about $10 a class, September - May) We cannot refund payment if you decide that violin is not right for you part way through the program.
Financial assistance is available. Please email for more information. We want violin to be accessible to everyone so we do have no-cost/low cost spots available.
Mitchell Violin follows the CPS calendar with some additional days off, see Calendar in the Resources Page for details
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VIOLIN RENTAL
Please check in before renting or purchasing a violin from an alternative shop.
Please do not rent a violin until instructed by the teacher.
Shop: Paul Wargaski Violins: 1705 N. Ashland Chicago, Il 60622
Phone: 773-426-7531 Email: paul@wargaskiviolins.com
Cost: $27.62/month (includes the instrument outfit, damage coverage, rental credits, and tax)
Shop Hours: m-f 10-2:30 Saturday morning by appointment only,
We recommend always calling the shop ahead of time any day of the week.
Additional Required Materials for BEGINNERS
Suzuki Book I | Music Stand | Binder (1 inch binder)
Additional Required Materials for INTERMEDIATE
Binder | Music Stand (1 inch binder)
Additional Required Materials for ADVANCED
Binder | Music Stand (1 inch binder)