As students begin Book 2, they have the fundamental skills of violin playing and are ready for deeper musical experience. The rich emotional palette of Book 2 allows the teacher a diverse landscape for teaching dynamics, whole body movement, and vibrato. These skills will add grace and balance to the student’s Bach and Vivaldi, and will blossom into a passionate performance of Bruch in a few years’ time. Elise Winters will work intensively with teachers in a small-group setting to explore body balance and efficient movement and expression. July 22-August 2, 2024Monday-Friday 11–2:00 CDTEarly bird pricing through May 15 Visit the full course page:https://discoverviolin.org/book2-workshop-2024/

This small-group seminar includes individual coaching and critique as well as a small-group seminar. Teachers receive a substantial amount of individual time and personalized guidance from the teacher trainer each month. For details, please visit this link:  http://www.discoverviolin.org/book1-practicum/ Teachers may pay in full, or in 14 installments of $120 each (link above). Minimum enrollment: 4 students; maximum 6 students. The tuition deposit is non-refundable unless the class does not make, in which case the deposit will be refunded in full.  Upon completion of the course requirements, students will receive their certification as a Kaleidoscopes teacher, or requested to complete a second practicum year.  Prerequisite: Kaleidoscopes Book 1 Teacher Training

The Balanced Violinist: A breakthrough course in violin pedagogy This comprehensive online teacher training will deepen your understanding of violin technique, approach violin playing from a more balanced and embodied perspective, and transform your approach to teaching beginners of any age. The course is offered in a blended format Most of the course is asynchronous and online, so you can participate on a flexible schedule and at your own pace. In-person online training sessions augment the asynchronous content. This page offers an alternate registration process for schools who are enrolling their faculty, and separates the course payment from the sign-in process. Find the course page and information to register, or to sample the course: https://discoverviolin.org/book-1-2025/