Home For Passionate Violin Learners of all Levels
Violin Lab is the internet’s first and most comprehensive online violin course designed specifically for adult learners, offering an affordable, step-by-step path from the very beginning to violin mastery.
CURRICULUM
Learn how to play the violin, well.
With over 30 years of teaching experience, we have created a thoughtfully sequenced curriculum designed to teach all the necessary skills to become a polished violinist. Our violin lessons will guide you through every step of the violin learning process.
Explore our Courses
Choose your starting point
Violin Lab comes with a library of 800+ video tutorials. Every violin lesson is part of a optimally designed curriculum to keep you progressing and focused.
Beginning Violin Learners
No prior experience required! Our violin course starts from the very beginning and covers EVERYTHING. All “gaps” are filled.
From the first note, you will learn to play the violin skillfully, with elegance and beauty.
Intermediate Levels
Undo bad habits that are holding you back from reaching your potential, and tackle new skills that set you on the path to play and enjoy a world of famous literature. You will learn a host of new violin skills like vibrato, spiccato, shifting, to name a few.
Advancing Levels
Designed for violinists and students with experience who want to develop polish, nuance and a “professional” sound. Our violin lessons and resources will give you information you can’t find on Youtube; information that will change the course of your playing towards professionalism.
Video exchange
Get personal feedback
Send in a video and get feedback and practice recommendations on your technique and repertoire skills by Beth Blackerby. You will get a video response within 2 to 3 business days after submission.
All videos are private and not shared with the community. Video Exchange is available with our Premium Plan.
Meet your instructor
Hello, I’m Beth Blackerby, the creator of Violin Lab. I launched the site in 2008, inspired by my belief that adults can develop basic skills in a manner used by professional players.
Throughout this journey, I have continually refined my teaching methods to make violin learning more effective, and more importantly, enjoyable regardless of playing level. It is my unwavering commitment and mission to help every member reach their musical potential and realize their dream of playing the violin beautifully.
What is included in my Violin Lab Membership?
One monthly price, access to ALL content
For an affordable $35per month, you will have instant access to all content on Violin Lab. This includes our carefully sequenced violin lesson curriculum, consisting of over 600 videos for all playing levels.
No need to buy books
All the repertoire on Violin Lab comes with downloadable files. There are PDF files for sheet music, audio files for practice, as well as worksheets and handouts.
Private video exchange
Premium and Premium Plus Members can upload a video for feedback from VL creator and master teacher, Beth Blackerby. These videos are private and are not shared with the community.
Play Along Accompaniments (“Interactive Music”)
Experience enhanced practice sessions with human-recorded accompaniments, presented on interactive players from Soundslice.com. This fantastic tool accelerates your musical learning and is seamlessly integrated into the lesson pages for repertoire training.
Members only Live classes
We hold regular live Zoom sessions covering a wide range of topics like: Dealing with Frustration, How to Listen more Critically to Violin Performances on YouTube, Troubleshooting Vibrato Trouble and more.
Community forum
Our Community page is a vibrant hub where members can connect, collaborate, and inspire each other. Share your experiences, seek guidance, and celebrate successes together through discussions, insights, and even video demonstrations.
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All plans include
Basic Plan
35$/month
Give Violinlab a try with our Basic plan. Access all Video Lesson Content, Sheet Music and Audio File Downloads.
Auto renew, cancel anytime. Upgrade or downgrade as needed.
Premium Plan
65$/month
With the Premium Plan you will get Video Exchange Lessons with Beth once a month.
Auto renew, cancel anytime. Upgrade or downgrade as needed.
Premium Plus Plan
95$/month
With the Premium Plus Plan you’ll get weekly Video Exchange Lessons with Beth.
Auto renew, cancel anytime. Upgrade or downgrade as needed.