Love Letters
What our members say
Treasured emails to Beth
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Over the last few months I have been coming to the conclusion that I want to take up an instrument. I have felt a lot of hesitation and indecision regarding this idea, but watching a couple of your intro videos has shifted most of those feelings to resolve and excitement. I was especially inspired by
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I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying your website. I love it!! It is wonderful, and you are a wonderful teacher. Thanks so much for creating it, and at an affordable price!!! Mary Nelson
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Every day I think of writing you to tell you how important the little anecdotes and examples are to me. I could rattle off at least 10 things right now that have made such a difference including preparing the hand just like reaching for a glass. I changed my bow grip in response to your
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First of all, Violin Lab is incredible. I have used a plethora of online courses for schooling and language learning and this rates amongst the best! Your open honesty about your platform and very fair pricing structure and cancellation policy lured me in, then your teaching blew me away, and now have purchased your note
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And thanks again for all the thought and time and expertise you put into this. As I think I mentioned before, I am taking Suzuki training from a local studio. But its all compressed into such a small time and then its a whole week. Your site beautifully augments that with reinforcement and additional tips…
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Hello my great teacher Im sending you this email to say thank you from my heart to everything you have done for us.I have finished the beginning 2 level , learned so many things in the note reading course and played all the songs that you have learned us. I always say she is not
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I have been meaning to email you and let you know how happy I am to have found the Violin Lab. I am 31, stay at home mother of a 1 year old and 2 year old. I live near the Texas Renaissance Festival and a couple years ago saw a group play there with
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Let me use this opportunity to tell you that I very much like Violin Lab, and I am really in awe of all the work you have put into it and of how, with your thorough and accessible approach and attention to details, you keep making me believe in my ability to one day make
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Also, as usual I like to be thankful and I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for all you have done over the years! You have made such a positive impact in not only my life but the lives of many, many other aspiring violinists. You are an amazing teacher and I truly
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I began Violin Lab as an adult learning in April. I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have taught me. I have worked through every lesson and every piece up to Intermediate 1. I’ve watched approximately 400 of the videos including the interviews with your colleagues. I
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Have you ever seen the illustration of the jar that you fill with rocks, then pebbles, then sand and are asked if you can get anything else in it, then you add water. Well, that is how I feel with this course. I had the jar and had already started filling it with rocks. You
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Thank you so much for your insight and all your hard work that you have done to find the right way to play. I’ve read books about playing, including by Flesch, Fischer, Havas, Mozart, I’ve watched videos by Perlman Menuhin but nothing has had such an effect as your thorough and well thought out lessons.
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 your 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
Renews monthly, cancel anytime
Access all Video Lesson Content, Sheet Music and Audio File Downloads, Interactive Rehearsal Players, and Live Webinars.
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Annual Plan:
$315/year (get 3 months free!) • Renews yearly, cancel anytime.
Lifetime Membership – Full Access • Never Expires
$945
Premium Plan
$65/month
Renews monthly, cancel anytime
Everything included in Basic Plan PLUS with the Premium Plan you will get Video Exchange Lessons with Beth once a month.
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Annual Plan:
$585/year (get 3 months free!) • Renews yearly, cancel anytime.
Lifetime Membership – Full Access • Never Expires
$3120.