SYMPHONIC STRINGS Designed for the ages of 5yrs – Adult classes in their respective age groups… and is delivered by violinist Specialist /Extraordinaire Haley Welch!
Hello! My name is Haley. As a teacher, I am passionate not only about guiding students every step of the way to achieve that intimate, timeless and beautiful string sound, but also encouraging them to experience the wonder of music. The joy of playing a musical instrument goes far beyond technical skill, and my approach to lessons reflects this. I draw my teaching style from Mimi Zweig and Suzuki pedagogy. My classroom is adaptive, supportive, non-competitive, collaborative, and fun.
Symphonic Strings is designed to help and encourage students to develop the essential techniques and skills required for bowing, plucking, quality tone and intonation, with attention to correct posture. Students are also exposed to music theory, including music notation and rhythm, all in the aid of assisting students deveope their understanding of music reading and general music understanding, students are exposed to a variety of performance pieces and are assisted in building their reportoire, including many of the classics, emphasis will be placed on Aural – Ear training, which is essential for successful results with this particular instrument… including sound awareness.
Our classes have been uniquely designed in such a way that STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED AS INDIVIDUALS, allowing them to develop at their own pace, and not be held back by others, this also allows new students to enter the programme at any stage or time during any-one term.
“So much fun your child will not even suspect they are learning to read and play music.”
We work closely with our surrounding councils and various institutions, providing us opportunities for our students to help build confidence and skill through performance, including various community events. You can also watch your child grow musically through our performance recital/concerts which are held at the end of each semester (midyear and end of year), we have traditionally, and will continue to ensure that our recitals are friendly, encouraging, inspiring and FUN!!!! Including the presentation of certificates, whilst creating wonderful memories that last a lifetime, and the children are always asking “when is our next concert?” They really enjoy this event, and most importantly it builds SELF-ESTEEM and a “HUGE! CONFIDENCE BOOSTER!”
Choosing to learn an instrument is an excellent opportunity for kids to express themselves and learn a broad set of skills that will change how they see the world. Through learning an instrument, they also develop patience, creativity, focus, persistence, and problem-solving skills.
I hope you’ll consider choosing me as your child’s teacher. I currently teach group and private lessons at the Wellard School of Music. admin@wsom.com.au