Abstract:
The purpose of this thesis is to present a new, collaborative approach to teaching
and learning the violin. I will first analyze the traditional one-to-one lesson and its
relevance to collegiate violin beginners. Secondly, I will outline the concept known as
collaborative learning and its benefits while explore the existing collaborative learning
techniques used in some music classes. Thirdly, I will explore the benefits of
collaborative learning for collegiate students learning the violin. Finally, I will discuss the
application of collaborative learning in violin lessons and provide a detailed lesson plan
for using this alternative approach.