Love Letters

What our members say

Treasured emails to Beth

  • 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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  • I love your videos! I’ve been teaching learning disabled students for 21 years now, and as part of my job I have to take skills and break them down/microunit them so my students can gain a better understanding of how to learn how to learn (does that make sense?). You do an excellent job breaking…

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  • First of all, thank you so much for your instruction. I just joined the community two months ago and have already seen a significant improvement in my technique over just these few months. I have had private lessons over the years from several teachers who, although good, did not put in the attention to detail…

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  • My name is janmejay jadeja and i am a student in India. First of all i want to say this, you are a wonderful-wonderful teacher. I checked out all the stuffs found online about violin learning, but i found no match to your tutorials. I found your tutorials on youtube. So thank you very much…

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  • Dear Beth, Previously I had written a mail regarding inquiries on the violin lab method of teaching to understand and play the violin. At first, I was a little concerned about its completeness and authenticity but now, It has been over a month and I am really happy the decision on my investment, I can…

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  • I see that many, many other people have written and thanked you for your effort in putting together your marvelous web site–but I can�t resist echoing the sentiment. The wealth of information, the attention to detail, and the organization of the vast topic of learning to play the violin are truly outstanding. And on top…

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  • BethI recently singed up for your Violin Lab and Note reading program. I had decided to start learning to play the Violin and read music a few months ago I’ll be 62 in August. Any way I did a bit of online rearsearch and you have the best program I could find and I looked…

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  • Dear Beth, I just wanted to send an email to say thanks for providing such a great service. I started playing the violin when I was around 15 but had to give it up after only 1.5 years because I had too much going on at the time with final school exams and other things…

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  • Beth:I have been a member of your interactive website for two years, Just after buying my violin. After viewing and studying hundreds of your videos it is obvious that you are a charming personality capable of creating great energy in a student.You are a natural teacher with a humble approach with great feeling. I appreciate…

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  • Dear Mrs. Blackerby I hope you are doing well so far. As soon as I had the chance to get access to Violin Lab’s materials freely because of your generosity, I decided to give the feedback weekly about how I improve my skills through the help of Violin Lab . To tell the truth, Before…

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  • I just want to pass on my heartfelt thanks for your absolutely fabulous website. Courtesy of your wonderful teaching style and the brilliant content of the site, my playing has progressed more in the last four weeks than in the last three years. In addition, my confidence has increased greatly and my enthusiasm for the…

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  • Dear Beth. I have been a member of your site for just over a year. It never ceases to amaze me what a wonderful job you do with this site. Each day I am grateful that I found this site. The low cost to be a member is certainly a bonus but that is not…

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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.

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.

TAKE YoUR sKILLS to the next level

Start your membership today!

All plans include

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

Basic Plan
35$/month


Give Violinlab a try with our Bacic plan. Access all Video Lesson Content, Sheet Music and Audio File Downloads.

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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


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