The results are astounding In less than a year, secondary students who have progressed through the method book and Fever I have been enabled to play at a level comparable to students who have had over three years of private lessons. Elementary students may take 2 school years to reach this level. With the help of a private teacher using this method, students progress even faster.

The String Fever Method Book starts at a beginner level and progresses to include concepts normally taught to senior Jazz Band students (ie. improvisation).

Scope and Sequence

CD # 1 Students begin plucking open strings, then notes, in “guitar” position. After learning basic notes on two strings, they are given theory basics. Students then review the learned pieces using notation instead of note names. Only after they have played 41 songs do they start with the bow. In classroom settings, this prevents a lot of damage and also ensures that students are comfortable with note reading and position on the instrument before tackling the additional concept of proper bow use. At this point students repeat all the songs previously learned using the bow. (Exercise 1 is a great bowing exercise anytime students are not using full bows). Only after reviewing all 41 songs do students advance to new concepts which include slurs, new notes, and low finger positions and G string notes.