Work Ethic and time management;  a student must learn to make time to practice on a daily (or almost
daily basis. This sets up the ability to manage time, and ensure that tasks are completed, developing a valuable and transferable skill that will serve the student well in all aspects of like. In addition, learning
that one must put in a consistent effort in small amounts on a regular basis in order to achieve a long
term goal teaches the student perseverance and develops the ability to stick with a task until it is
completed

Teamwork:   One of the beautiful things about the violin is the fact that it is an orchestral instrument. It
is at its best when in a group, where it usually carries the melody line and relies on other instruments for
harmony.  Playing in a group requires huge amounts of coordination and attention, and students learn to
work together, consider others around them and to work well as part of a team.

 

Attention to detail:  Music lessons work on polishing the piece of music a student is working on, teaching
that the details such as rhythm, proper pitch, and beautiful sound must be present, rather than just
playing something that approximates the correct melody. In this way, they learn attention to detail, and how to ensure the smaller aspects of any task are completed, which, again, is valuable for schoolwork,
chores at home and many other aspects of everyday life.

Listening skills:  While in lessons, the student learns to listen to the teacher. The one on one setting
provides an excellent way to develop this  skill, as even a child who struggles with this  will be gently
guided by the teacher each week, and the teacher is able to take as much time as needed to work with
the student until he or she develops the attention and listening skills needed. This transfers well to
other aspects of the student’s life.

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