EVDIV 123 - Fundamentals of Violin Intensive

Technique Class

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In Technique Class, students will focus on building a healthy and sustainable technical foundation. Each session begins with tailored technical exercises designed to improve posture, bow control, intonation, and left-hand coordination. As students grow more comfortable, the class will incorporate key music theory concepts specific to the violin, along with guided aural skills work to strengthen listening, pitch recognition, and musical understanding. Individualized attention within a small-group setting ensures that each student progresses at an appropriate pace. 

Repertoire Class

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In Repertoire Class, students will explore violin literature in a collaborative studio-class format. Each week, participants share the pieces they are working on and receive individualized feedback along with dedicated one-on-one instruction time. Emphasis is placed on musical expression, stylistic understanding, phrasing, and performance confidence. Students are invited to focus on repertoire they wish to develop over the course of the intensive, cultivating both technical fluency and artistic voice in a supportive group setting.

Throughout the intensive, students will strengthen their technical skills, expand their musical knowledge, and gain confidence performing for peers. Our classroom atmosphere is encouraging, focused, and joyful—creating space for meaningful growth while fostering a genuine love of music-making. No prior experience in reading music is required.

Students are strongly encouraged to consider registering for both sections of Technique Class and Repertoire Class to enrich their learning and playing experience.  ​

Required Materials:

Full size violin (4/4), full size bow (4/4), violin rosin, shoulder rest.

Biography: Leslie Ashworth

Students are responsible for procuring their own instruments and materials.

Please note, the Fundamentals of Violin Intensive will have a pre-approval period for returning student registration until April 16 @ 5pm ET. After this date, the course will transition to open enrollment, with registration available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Two Sections Available | 3 Classes Total | Extension Holiday Schedule

Technique Class: EVDIV 123 01

Sundays 4:30–6:30pm ET

May 31–June 14

In Person Only

Repertoire: EVDIV 123 02

Mondays 5:30–7:30pm ET

June 1–June 15

In Person Only

$270 plus $50 accompanist fee per section 

Register by Phone: (212) 799-5000 ext. 273

Our phone line is open Monday–Friday (excluding holidays), 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET.

*Please note our offices will be closed on Fridays after Memorial Day.