Intermediate Violin Lessons

Yes, you can learn to play the violin!

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. 

Introduction Intermediate Lessons

The course consists of technique lessons and exercises as well as a wide variety of easy pieces with play-along accompaniments.

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Loch Lomond

IntermediaTe LEVEL 1

The Low First Finger

IntermediaTe LEVEL 1

Rocking to the Metronom Beat

IntermediaTe LEVEL 3

Deciding when to Shift

IntermediaTe LEVEL 4

Common Questions

It’s common to feel a slowdown in progress after a year or two of study. Initially, learning feels rapid because the brain is processing new concepts and forming neural pathways. However, as you advance, the concepts become familiar, and the focus shifts to muscle memory and motor skill refinement. This stage may feel like stagnation, but in reality, significant neural adaptation is occurring. Consistent and mindful practice and following the Violin Lab curriculum will ensure continuous improvement. Also, our Practice Course offers proven strategies to optimize practice time and accelerate progress.

Vibrato can definitely be challenging, but rest assured, you can learn it! While the technical concepts are easy to understand, it requires time and consistent practice for muscles to develop this very special type of coordination. The key is to work on it consistently and daily; gaps in practice often lead to setbacks. This is true: every Violin Lab student who has committed to learning vibrato has succeeded, though the timeline varies greatly from person to person. With patience and persistence, your muscles WILL learn, and WILL learn it too!

As an intermediate player, you’ll be introduced to technical concepts like shifting and advanced articulations, which require more practice time to master. Consistent practice is key to making progress, and since you’ll be working with more repertoire and technical studies, it’s important to dedicate enough time to cover everything. A minimum of one hour a day is recommended, but ideally, practicing for one and a half hours or more will help you see significant improvement.

While Violin Lab offers a comprehensive, step-by-step curriculum that can guide you to proficiency, having a knowledgeable teacher to provide feedback on things you might not notice yourself can be invaluable for reaching higher levels of playing. It really depends on your goals. Many Violin Lab members successfully self-guide, but those with higher aspirations often opt for the Premium level to receive feedback from a master teacher. If you have access to a qualified teacher in your area, combining their lessons with Violin Lab can significantly enhance your progress.

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

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65$/month

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

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95$/month

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

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