Developing Virtuosity Method for Teaching Strings

Who it's for

• Private string instructors working with elementary and middle school students
• String teachers building technique progressively across multiple grade levels
• Music schools and studios using a consistent method for violin, viola, cello, and bass

What's inside

• Separate method books for violin, viola, cello, and double bass
• Three progressive levels ranging from grade 1.5 to grade 3.5
• Student part with piano score and part included in each book
• Designed by Lynne Latham and other string specialists

Things to consider

Start with book 1 at grade 1.5 to establish foundational bow control and intonation, then advance sequentially through books 2 and 3. The included piano parts let you accompany students during practice or performance without needing a separate score. All four instruments follow the same pedagogical progression, so if you teach multiple string types, you'll recognize the method's structure across each book.