Learn to play the violin
Curriculum for beginners
When students are just starting out, we use the Suzuki method to teach western classical pieces. These are used to impart the essential techniques needed to play the violin.
For the first few weeks, we focus on exercises to master posture, bow hold, and finger dexterity on violin replicas. This avoids damage to instruments since students are prone to dropping them frequently in the beginning. Once students are comfortable with these, they start learning to play.
Each class includes a listening period, where students spend time listening to the music they are about to learn. In the Suzuki method, the musical pieces are carefully selected to cover essential techniques. Each piece is a building block to equip students with the skills needed to play a variety of music.
Once students have learned to play the initial few pieces, we introduce popular songs that they already know to give them a break from the standard curriculum. After mastering the basics, students can choose whether to continue with the Suzuki method or learn another genre of music.
Theoretical concepts like staff notations and scales are introduced once the student has sufficient command over their instrument.
This is a brief overview of the course and does not include the entire syllabus. For intermediate and advanced students, we pick up from what they already know. Reach out to us for details.
Structure
The violin course follows a semester structure, with each semester approximately 20 weeks long.
Classes are conducted in small batches to ensure enough individual attention.
Classes can be virtual or in-person, conducted at our teaching space in Pune.
The learning path is divided into levels, with a certificate awarded with the successful completion of each level.
If students wish, we also include preparatory sessions for competitive exams certified by International boards.
The syllabus is flexible once students have mastered the basics and have enough command over their instruments. Students can choose the direction they want to follow.
One-to-one tutoring is available upon request.
Pricing
Group Classes: Twice a week
Group classes are conducted twice a week. Each session is 1 hour long.
Priced at INR 15,000 (inc. GST) per semester
Personal tutoring
We offer one-to-one sessions for those looking for a little more personal attention.
Get in touch with us for details & pricing.
Suzuki Method
The Suzuki method is a system that teaches students how to play music the same way they learn to speak their native language. This is also called the mother-tongue approach.
We don’t learn our mother tongue by starting with the alphabet, grammar, and syntax; we learn by listening to our parents and grandparents speak. This approach applies to learning music too.
The Suzuki philosophy uses listening, imitation, and repetition to teach music and with this, anyone can learn to play an instrument. Parents are actively involved in the first few months of learning and become “home-teachers”, helping children to effectively learn.
The Suzuki violin curriculum is divided into 10 books, each with a curation of pieces.
Learn more about the Suzuki method and philosophy.
You’re in a good company
Your teacher: Shardul Bapat
Shardul Bapat is the founder of Pune School of Music and has been playing the violin for over 15 years. He is one of three Suzuki-certified violin teachers in India. He also has a diploma from the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), having completed all eight grades of the examination.
As a musician, Shardul has performed with the India National Youth Orchestra and the Bombay Chamber Orchestra. He is a member of the band Easy Wanderlings and has performed with them at some of India’s biggest music festivals and prestigious venues.
Shardul has over five years of teaching experience and enjoys sharing his love for music with learners of all ages.
Still have questions? Get in touch with us and we’ll help you find your course.