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ABCs of VIOLIN METHOD Group Courses & Private Student TESTIMONIALS taught by Author & Teacher JANICE TUCKER RHODA

"I was almost too afraid to take up the violin as an adult, but I'm SO glad that I did because Janice's approach to teaching is so non-threatening, methodical, and fun. Three years later I'm still playing every day and loving it!" ~ Monique D. "Janice's violin class at Cambridge Center for Adult Ed was exactly what I was looking for - a comprehensive, yet laid back introduction to the violin. Janice seems genuinely interested in all of her students learning the violin (and at their own pace). I had almost given up on ever learning to play an instrument, but this class restored my faith and gave me a great new hobby that will last a long time I'm sure. I learned so much and attending class was always one of the highlights of my week. All-in-all a great experience!" ~ Lauren H. "I really appreciate Janice's patience in explaining new techniques, careful layout of teaching pieces in her ABCs of Violin books, and attitude insisting violin students should have fun. Making progress and seeing her at my private lessons is something I always look forward to." ~ Kenneth C. "As someone who does not play the violin herself, I took Janice's ABCs of Violin Teaching course with a view to learning how to help my young children practice the violin. It was a wonderful experience. I learned an enormous amount about the instrument, violin pedagogy and how to get kids to progress successfully and practice consistently. I am far more effective at helping my children with their practice as a result of this course." ~ Dr. Linda Rabieh, Tufts University & MIT Lecturer (parent) "I was glad to find the ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner class - it was a perfect class for someone like me, who wanted to try playing the violin but didn't know where to start; to casually join and to see if I really liked it. Janice's teaching method was wonderful. The order of the songs and techniques in her ABCs of Violin books was extremely well thought out and I was able to gradually brush up on my fundamental violin skills. Now, I still play the violin and I think I will do so for a long time." ~ Emi Y. "The violin class was really instructive and fun! I can't believe I am actually playing violin after only a few weeks." ~ Mary K. "I enjoyed the course very much; playing the violin is actually a dream come true for me!" ~ Fanny C. "The class was a wonderful introduction to violin that both engaged and challenged me to want to continue on in my practice." ~ Samara H.W. "This class was a great way for me, who played some as a child, to get back into the violin. I'm enjoying the class enormously. Janice is a very nurturing, supportive teacher." ~ Anne C.   MORE TESTIMONIALS Private Violin Lessons

The ABCs of Strings is published by Carl Fischer Music