Studio Lessons with Ms. Apolonio
Viola, Cello, Bass & Music Theory/Composition
Foothill Christian School & FCLYO Lesson Academy
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Viola, Cello, Bass & Music Theory/Composition
Foothill Christian School & FCLYO Lesson Academy
Click here to view our Digital TfT Storyboard
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms. Dana Apolonio
Room #: Foothill 1 - Gym/Auditorium Building
Campus phone: (626) 914-1849 ext. 201
Best time to reach me: Monday-Thursday between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday between 12:00 - 4:00 PM
VIRTUAL LESSONS
Zoom
Meeting ID 970 580 3647
Google Meet
NOTE: Google Meet works best on a desktop computer, but if using a mobile device, please download and use the Google Meet app.
CALENDARS & STUDIO POLICIES
FCS Studio Lessons
(Calendar - coming soon!)
(Studio policies - coming soon!)
FCLYO Academy Lessons
Academy Master Schedule (see below)
"VIOLA/CELLO/BASS" tab for lesson schedule
"Agenda" tab for what to practice
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Bring the following to each lesson:
Your instrument
Your music books/sheet music
All instrument accessories (shoulder rest, rock stop, rosin, etc.)
Pencil with eraser
WHAT TO PRACTICE,
STUDENT/PARENT EXPECTATIONS
What to practice
If there is a sticker or a check mark in your book/music, that piece/exercise has been passed off. Practice the next piece(s)/exercise(s) that do not yet have a sticker or check mark.
Student/parent expectations
Listen to the demo/backing tracks of each assigned piece
Practice each assigned piece with/without metronome and with demo/backing tracks
Establish a regular practice routine
Reach out to me ASAP with any questions or concerns so that I can help you as needed!
(Parents/family members) Encourage and support your students as they progress in their musical studies!
MUSIC TRACKS & VIDEOS
Suzuki Cello
Book 5
Danse Rustique - backing tracks at various tempos
Cellopedia - Suzuki Cello Book Recordings and Practice Videos
Suzuki Bass
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Tools
Tuner & metronome
Soundcorset (mobile app - available for Apple & Android)
Drones - intonation practice
Music Theory
musictheory.net - music theory practice
Music Tutor - note-reading app
Music History
Music Composition
Notation software
MuseScore 4 (available for Mac & PC)
Free Notation (free without account)
Noteflight (free with online account)
Digital audio workstations (DAWs)
GarageBand (available for Mac, iPad)
Soundtrap (free with online account but cannot use FCS Gmail account to sign up)
Chrome Music Lab - various online music comp games
Tracks/Videos