For 4th grade families Several parents have expressed interest in making violin lessons possible for as many 4th graders as possible. Just this past weekend I learned that through South Whidbey Parks and Rec, Linda Good--who has been teaching violin lessons for 35+ years on Whidbey Island--is offering an 8 week block of very affordable group lessons (parents attend as well to support the child at home). Although the initial advertisement indicated that the class was for 5 to 8 year olds, Linda has welcomed an 11 year old, a 15 year old, and one of our 4th graders into the class. She will be glad to welcome more 4th graders, but she did say she can't offer a discount for the 3 classes new students would have missed. Because the cost of the entire 8 week session is $20, to have to pay $20 for the five remaining lessons (or $4 per lesson) still seems like a bargain. If you are interested, please read Linda's information below.
Beginning next Friday, I intend to volunteer some time to work with small groups of 4th graders who may need extra support (because they are not getting outside lessons or for other reasons) during the painting clean-up time on Friday.
From Linda:
| Beginning Violin Lessons: Ages 5–8 (but she now accepts older students) You can learn to play this extraordinary and beautiful instrument! Due to budget cuts, strings are not going to be offered in [public] school this year, so this class will give students an opportunity to try violin and possibly the viola and cello. Instructor Linda Good has 40 years experience teaching strings, and many of her former students have been soloists with the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra. She has her MA in Ethnomusicology and has extensive Suzuki training on violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano and recorder. Island Strings is now celebrating its 35th year on South Whidbey, and the Suzuki program is well respected in the community. Linda will make learning the violin fun and enjoyable for your child. Violins may be rented for $10, paid directly to instructor – please notify us in advance if needed. A parent should attend the class to give the student the best opportunity to practice effectively at home. Saturdays, 9/12 – 10/31 (8 lessons), 10 – 10:45AM, $20. Contact South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District for more information or to register: Call 221-5484 or visit www.swparks.org “If a child hears fine music from the day of his birth and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipline and endurance. He gets a beautiful heart.” —Shin’ichi Suzuki | |
Linda Good
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