Violin Karate for Beginners with Martha Herrle
Call for information on current availability: 860-767-0026
Sessions are generally 16 weeks, $350 (includes book) + $15 registration fee, $50 violin rental available
An achievement-levels based program of group violin instruction for children ages 6-8. Students will earn multi-colored “belts” to display on their violins by passing through multiple levels of proficiency. Using violin specific games and friendly competition students will learn progressively more difficult familiar tunes in the quest for the highly coveted “Black Belt”! Students will learn initially by ear, but note reading will be introduced early and encouraged. This class is meant to serve as a prelude to private study. A rental violin is available for $50 for the duration of the class.
Martha Herrle
Martha Herrle received her B. Mus. Ed degree from Hartt College of Music, studying both violin and viola. She spent the following year studying string quartet literature at the University of Connecticut with the Laurel String Quartet. An accomplished CMS faculty member for over 22 years, Martha has played a major role in the lives and educations of hundreds and hundreds of students of all ages throughout the region. She founded Goodwin Strings, a before-school group violin instructional program for 2nd and 3rd graders at Goodwin Elementary School in Old Saybrook, and also for many years was the beloved teacher for a weekly music program for collaborative preschool students at Essex Elementary School. Martha is the founder and conductor of the CMS String Ensemble orchestra, which brings her immeasurable joy as a frustrated conductor, as well as Chamber Connections and Violin Karate programs. Martha teaches Monday through Thursday.
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To enroll in music lessons in Essex, CT call Community Music School at 860-767-0026.
