Music school training courses in Bellevue, NE (public, in-house or online)

An introduction to ensemble playing for students, this class is the perfect preparation for private cello lessons. In addition to learning basic cello techniques (correct posture, fingerings, and ensemble playing), students will build musicianship skills, including note reading, ear-training and rhythm. Students will also have the opportunity to play in duos, trios, and quartets, and class performances will be held throughout the year. It is a great way to learn cello basics in a comfortable gro...

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Group Violin is offered during the school year and is for beginning violin students (Violin 1 is for ages 4-6, Violin 2 is for ages 7-10). Students will learn the basics of violin playing, including correct posture and setup, good tone and intonation. Students will learn how to play well in a group, but will have individual attention as well. This is a great stepping stone to private lessons, as well as school orchestra.

This course is designed for "grown-ups" who want to learn the basic chords and a few strumming and/or picking patterns, in order to explore and enjoy the vast potential of the guitar.

For teen and pre-teen students who are beginning or continuing on acoustic or electric guitar. Students learn basic chords, notation, and guitar tablature, with a special emphasis on learning popular songs chosen by the class and the instructor. Group environment also lays groundwork for learning to perform and collaborate with other musicians.

Students 13 and older who are beginning or continuing on acoustic or electric guitar will work on basic chords, notation, and guitar tablature, with a special emphasis on learning popular songs chosen by the class and the instructor.