Beginning Viola: Instrument Setup, Bowing, and First Songs

Beginning Viola: Instrument Setup, Bowing, and First Songs

Beginning Viola: Instrument Setup, Bowing, and First Songs

Learn viola setup, posture, open strings, bow hold, note reading, and beginner songs such as Mary Had a Little Lamb and Ode to Joy.

Beginning Viola: Instrument Setup, Bowing, and First Songs

Price

$20.04per class

$20.04

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–18
Duration
30 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
12

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Class Experience

A beginner viola course that covers instrument setup and tuning, posture, plucking and bowing open strings, basic note reading, rhythm, and simple melodies. Lessons progress from plucking to bow technique and guided practice of familiar beginner tunes to build confidence and technique.

Learning Outcomes

  • Set up and tune the viola and demonstrate proper posture

  • Use correct bow hold and basic bowing motions on open strings

  • Read and play open-string notes and simple melodies

  • Play a one-octave D major scale (plucked and bowed)

Meet Your Instructor

Megha Jadeja

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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