'This course is great! My class has a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere that is a pleasure to be part of, and I’ve learned loads.'
– E. Finnegan

'[T]his course has opened up new horizons for me. I never thought I could learn a musical instrument, and so far Waltons New School of Music has allowed me to dream that it is possible, no matter what age I am.'
– S. Flonn

'I'm finding [the course] very enjoyable and not at all intimidating. The teacher makes us feel at ease as we learn the violin.'
– D. Forsyth

'Stimulating and enjoyable.'
– V. Shortt

'The hour flies!'
– I. Dooley

Let’s start by getting rid of the myth: if you want to play the violin you don’t have to start at an early age. True, if you want to be the next Maxim Vengerov, Anne-Sophie Mutter or Nigel Kennedy it helps if you begin quite young, but at the New School we believe that students at any age can learn to play the violin, and play it well. All it takes is time…and commitment.

Designed especially for adult beginners, this 10-week course covers posture, holding the violin and bow, basic technique, scales, pieces and ensemble playing. Classes, though relaxed and enjoyable, are designed to build your skills methodically and thoroughly. By the end of the course you will have learned some essentials of reading and performing music on this magnificent instrument.

Participating students will need to have have a violin to bring to class and to practice at home. If you do not already have an instrument for this course, please note that Waltons music shops offer suitable instruments, some of which are available on payment plans, for students at the New School. Go to Recommended Instruments for more information.

Introducing Violin for Adults is one of our group courses for adult beginners. Introducing Violin for Children is offered for children aged 6-8. Private, partner, group and intensive violin lessons are also available for students at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Go to Departments & Faculty - Strings for more information.

2011-2012 Third Term Schedules & Fee

CLASS 1 (Catherine Humphreys)
10 weeks, April 18 – June 20, 2012
Wednesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm

CLASS 2 (Caroline Kelly)
10 weeks, April 19 – June 21, 2012
Thursdays 7 – 8 pm

Tuition Fee: €170

Teachers

Elena Elioutina received her diploma in orchestral playing and violin teaching, with distinction, from Voronezh State College of Music in Russia, as well as a BA in Music Performance, specialising in orchestral string instruments, from Voronezh State Institute of the Arts. She has continued with postgraduate studies at the RIAM with Professor Eyal Kless. In Russia Elena taught violin to students from beginner to diploma level, as well as youth violin ensembles. She currently teaches violin to children from four years up at several Dublin-area schools, in addition to her group and individual teaching at the New School.

Catherine Humphreys began studying the violin at the age of six at the Cork School of Music, and went on to receive ATCL and LTCL diplomas from Trinity College of Music in London, achieving distinctions in both, as well as an MA in Classical String Performance from the University of Limerick. Catherine also holds a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Speech and Language Studies from Trinity College Dublin. A keen orchestral and chamber musician, Catherine has been invited to perform with the World Youth Orchestra on three occasions, and has also performed with the University of Limerick’s Academos Irish World Academy Strings ensemble, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Lyric Opera Orchestra, Goethe Institute Choir and Wexford Opera Festival Orchestra. In addition to private teaching, she has been actively involved in primary school and community music education projects, organising and teaching a string instrumental education programme in Ballyfermot and community music classes for St. Vincent de Paul.

Caroline Kelly studied violin performance at the Royal Northern College of Music (Manchester) and the Royal College of Music (London). She enjoys both playing and teaching and has performed with many professional orchestras, including the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, the Ulster Orchestra, Birmingham Opera Company and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. After leaving college she joined Southbank Sinfonia, an orchestra for recent graduates who wish to further develop their orchestral skills. Caroline also enjoys chamber music and performed last year as part of the Shallid String Trio in several concerts in both the UK and France. She lived until recently in England and taught violin in a number of primary and secondary schools around Manchester.

Enrolment

Enrolment for this course requires a completed enrolment form and full payment of tuition fees. (Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for a 2011-2012 General Enrolment Form.) Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date of enrolment. Early enrolment is recommended, as places in each class are limited to eight.

Purchasing this course as a gift? Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for a Gift Certificate Booking Form.

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