Violin Appreciation Class (Level 1)

TGS-2020508477

What's In It For Me


Please contact Amenda at 9129 9100 if you have any queries on this course.


This course aims to teach proper violin techniques to play simple tunes and at least 5 songs. Playing violin can stimulates your brain, helping you to stay socially and mentally active. Students are required to bring their own instruments. 

Course Duration

16 hours over 8 sessions


Course Outline

Interesting highlights of the programme include:

  • Introduction of Violin (accessories, tuning, care, posture, etc.)  
  • Getting to know the violin 
  • Learning D, A, G major scales  
  • Learning different techniques to play violin
  • Play a few songs at the end of the course, depending on individual progression 

Pre-requisites

50 years old and above

Singaporean or PR

Must be able to read, understand and converse in simple English

Must be fully vaccinated (onsite course)


Medium of Instruction & Trainer

Medium of Instruction: Onsite Course


Venue:

Tampines - The Arts Market

Blk 316 Tampines Street 33

#01-186, Singapore 520316


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Additional Notes

Your trainer:

Paul is a highly experienced String Ensemble Arranger, Trainer, and Violinist with a career spanning over three decades. From 1992 to 2022, he served with the Singapore Armed Forces Music & Drama Company, where he was instrumental in auditioning string musicians, training ensembles, and arranging new repertoires. His work has nurtured notable violinists, including members of the Tang Quartet and Joshua Tan.


Paul also led as the 1st Violinist at the Courtyard String Ensemble (Raffles Hotel) and the Balcony Lounge Strings (Fullerton Hotel) from 1992 to 2020. His qualifications include ABRSM Grade 8 in practical violin performance from Kam Kee Yong School of Music. Skilled in Sibelius notation software and string ensemble conducting, Paul excels in preparing students for ABRSM exams and is a significant contributor to Singapore’s music scene.


General Enquiries

  • Email to activeageing@fycs.org
  • Call our helpdesk hotline 9685 4812

Price
Course Fee Payable
Original Fee Before GST With GST (9%)
Course Fee
Subsidies Available
Individual Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider) Before GST With GST (9%)
NSA Subsidy - Onsite Courses $70.00 $101.50

Please note that prices are subject to change.
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