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String Lessons at Danman’s

From classical to contemporary — master the beauty and power of stringed instruments.

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Whether you're learning Violin, Viola, Cello, or Upright Bass, our private lessons are tailored to your style, level, and musical goals. All students ages 3 and up are welcome.

What You’ll Learn:

Our string instructors help students develop strong fundamentals while fostering creativity and confidence. Lessons include:

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Proper Posture & Bow Technique

Learn how to hold your instrument and bow for clean, expressive sound.

Scales, Arpeggios & Finger Exercises

Build technique and fluency across the fingerboard.

Solo & Ensemble Playing

Gain confidence playing alone and with others.

Note Reading & Rhythm Skills

Master musical literacy, timing, and rhythm from day one.

Classical, Folk & Contemporary Repertoire

Explore pieces from Bach to Bridgerton — or bring in your favorites!

Ear Training & Improvisation

Learn to play by ear, jam, or write your own music.

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Who It’s For:

  • Ages 3+, from total beginners to advanced players

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  • Suzuki-method learners or traditional students

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  • Classical musicians, school orchestra members, or crossover artists

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  • Teens & adults preparing for auditions or expanding their musicianship

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In-Studio or Online

Lessons are available in-person at our Dana Point studio or online via Zoom.


Bring your instrument or use our gear — we’ll meet you at our School

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Ready to Play?

Give us a call at (949) 496-6556 or email danmansmusic@gmail.com to get started.


We’ll match you with the right teacher and tailor a program just for you.

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What Beginner Violin Students Learn:

  • Identifying the parts of the violin and bow

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  • How to hold the violin and bow correctly

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  • Adjusting and using the shoulder rest

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  • Names of the four violin strings (G, D, A, E)

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  • Tuning using pegs and fine tuners

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  • Playing downstrokes and upstrokes on each string

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  • First rhythms: quarter notes and eighth notes in 4/4 time

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  • Playing open string exercises and double stops

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  • Introduction to reading staff notation (lines: E-G-B-D-F, spaces: F-A-C-E)

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  • Playing simple melodies: Hot Cross Buns, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Smoke on the Water

Continued Development Includes:

  • Understanding and playing intervals (half steps, whole steps, octaves)

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  • Learning C major, G major, and D major scales

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  • Building chords using the every-other-note method

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  • Playing major arpeggios and learning chord shapes

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  • Techniques like staccato, slurs, and vibrato

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  • Learning full songs such as Ode to Joy (Beethoven) and Minuet in G (Bach)

🎯 Student progress is tracked and rewarded with tickets and bonuses — making each step exciting and goal-oriented.

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24699 Del Prado, Dana Point CA 92629
(949)-496-6556
danmansmusic@gmail.com
bryce.danmans@gmail.com
@Danmansmusicschool 

 Refer-a-friend or family member and receive a $100 credit towards your music lesson account or store merchandise!

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