KID’S GUIDED PRACTICE SESSIONS
For bowed-string players (violin, viola, cello, bass), ages 10-14
Exploring Creativity and Improvisation
ABOUT KID’S GPS:
Aimed for 10-14 year old bowed-string players, each monthly unit will focus on “Exploring Creativity and Improvisation” through a variety of styles, techniques, games, practice routines, and assignments. Our world-class roster of uniquely skilled teachers will be featured throughout the Spring season. Your kid can enroll in the month(s) that work best for your family's scheduling:
February: Saturdays at 12p ET
March: Sundays at 4p ET
April: Sundays at 12p ET
May: Saturdays at 4p ET
Enroll Now for Spring 2022 season:
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February 2022
$100
LIVE Saturdays at 12p ET
February 5, 12, 19, 26
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March 2022
$100
LIVE Sundays at 4p ET
March 6, 13, 20, 27
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April 2022
$100
LIVE Sundays at 12p ET
April 3, 10, 17, 24
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May 2022
$100
LIVE Saturdays at 4pm ET
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Spring 2022: February - May
Guided Practice Sessions are LIVE, via Zoom. Each session features 60 minutes of guided practicing, including time for Q&A with the teacher. Have to miss a session? DON’T WORRY! All sessions are recorded and posted immediately after class for you to catch up.
The enrollment fee for each individual unit is $100, and over each month you’ll get 4 hours of LIVE guided practicing, downloadable supplementary materials, as well as access to the archived recordings for continued practice. You can also save money by signing up for the whole season of 4 units for just $325!
Meet the Instructors
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Trina Basu
Trina Basu is an adventurous violinist, improviser and teacher, drawing from Western and Indian classical, jazz and creative improvisation traditions.
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Melissa Brun
Cellist and educator, Melissa Brun, fuses classical technique with non-classical styles.
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Taylor Morris
Taylor Morris enjoys blurring the line between violin and fiddle as Director of Gilbert Town Fiddlers. Taylor obtained a master's in education from Harvard University.
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Lauren Rioux
Lauren Rioux is enthusiastically sought out for her teaching expertise, leading classes and workshops across the globe. Her online string resource site, JamWithLauren.com provides students the world over with access to her innovative curriculum, inspiring and motivating blog, but most importantly- her inimitable teaching style.
“Such a joyful music-making experience! It was empowering to see that with carefully selected tunes, exercises, and focused & guided practice you can tremendously expand your musicianship no matter at what level currently you are.”
“Mind blowing experience! Never imagined that daily practicing in front of the computer could be such a helpful and fun thing! Absolutely and highly recommend!”
“Ironically, GPS accelerated my learning in a way that individual lessons cannot. It's the pacing, the diversity of experiences, and the interactions. Super worthwhile.”