The great Artist, allowed by privilege to bypass this quest, and whose name will be engraved forever upon our heart for the joys they have given us, are gifted in such a way that they have, for all intents and purposes, no need to investigate all these things. But those who, like us, have searched diligently only to obtain a relatively minimal result, know the gratification of self-perfection, which enables us to realize the aspirations contained in their soul, so difficult to obtain by purely technical and material means.
- Lucien Capet (1873-1928)
Welcome to our website tailored for music educators who devote their careers to enriching the musical journey of students through heterogeneous string classes and school orchestras. Our platform is meticulously structured around three key pedagogical pillars:
- Teaching Foundations
- Teaching Left-Hand Techniques
- Teaching Right-Hand Techniques
Teaching Foundations: This section hosts instructional videos and teaching materials focusing on essential aspects such as posture, instrument hold, left-hand setup, and bow hold, complemented by targeted bow exercises. These resources draw from a diverse array of historical and contemporary pedagogical methods, making them invaluable for instructing string players in group settings across all proficiency levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
Teaching Left-Hand Techniques: Here, educators will discover instructional content covering various left-hand techniques, including shifting and vibrato. The instructional videos and materials are rooted in historical and modern pedagogical approaches, designed to effectively support group instruction at all skill levels within string education.
Teaching Right-Hand Techniques: This section provides instructional resources for mastering diverse right-hand techniques, featuring exercises that foster the use of the whole bow and fundamental principles of tone production. These materials are grounded in a blend of historical and contemporary teaching methods, serving as essential tools for educators guiding string students at all stages of their musical development.
This book offers research-based insight into 250 years of string pedagogy for violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Ihas, D., Wilson, M., & McCormick, G. (2023). Teaching Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass: Historical and Modern Pedagogical Practices. New York & London: Routledge.