Advanced Violin Lessons

Learn to sound like a professional!

Develop artistry and musical expression along with a host of techniques to play your favorite pieces.

Introduction Advanced Lessons

Violin Lab is not just a learning platform for Beginners. Our advanced courses are for accomplished amateur violinists who want to develop a professional polish to their playing.

Our advanced courses include lessons in advanced techniques as well as becoming highly efficient at practicing.

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Double String Crossings

ADVANCING LEVEL 1

Sevcik Op. 2 no. 1

Advanced Articulations

Chromatic Scale Fingerings

ADVANCING LEVEL 3

Schindler’s List

ADVANCING LEVEL 4

Common Questions

Tension is such a common issue for any learning violinist, and identifying the source or sources requires knowledge and experience. We have many lessons dedicated to addressing the causes of tension and actionable recommendations on improving your technique to eliminate tension while playing. To find these lessons, click the green “Lesson Tags” button next to the search bar in the upper right hand corner of every page.

Many adult learners feel their vibrato isn’t as good as they’d like. A common misconception is that speeding up the hand movement will result in a better vibrato. However, the quality of your vibrato often depends on factors that may not be immediately obvious, such as an insecure violin hold or a tendency to grip the neck tightly with the left hand. Our vibrato course includes a dedicated section on troubleshooting vibrato issues, offering valuable insights and techniques to help you improve your vibrato effectively.

When time is limited, the key to effective practice is focusing on quality over quantity. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, make sure your practice is mindful and intentional. Even a short, focused session can be more productive than a longer, unfocused one.

Start by setting a clear intention for your practice. For example, you might decide to focus on intonation or bow usage. By concentrating on specific techniques, you build awareness that will enhance your overall playing. This focused approach helps you make the most of your practice time, allowing you to progress more quickly.

But remember that at the heart of it all, your goal is expressive music-making. By focusing on conveying emotion and musicality in your playing, you naturally reinforce the technical skills you’re working on. As you strive to express music is “saying”, you’ll find that your technical abilities improve because they’re being put to use in a meaningful context. This integration of expression and technique not only makes your practice more enjoyable but also ensures that your technical skills develop in service of your musical goals.

Advanced players come to Violin Lab with a wide range of experience, and hence a wide range of individual strengths and weaknesses. Even if they’re working on advanced pieces, there may be aspects of their technique that weren’t fully developed from the start. Our recommendation is to review the technique videos from the Fundamental and Beginning Levels that basics skills align with the Violin Lab curriculum standards. For selecting repertoire, they can use the “Lesson Tags” to search for pieces that are most suitable for their experience level.

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.

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.

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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.

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All plans include

  • Access to all Video Lesson Content
  • Sheet Music and Audio File Downloads
  • Play-Along Practice Players

Basic Plan
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Premium Plan
65$/month

With the Premium Plan you will get Video Exchange Lessons with Beth once a month.

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Premium Plus Plan
95$/month

With the Premium Plus Plan you’ll get weekly Video Exchange Lessons with Beth.

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