Love Letters
What our members say
Treasured emails to Beth
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My son had a violin in the basement storage area. I, never having held a violin until that day a month ago when even I could see what a sorry state she was in [her name is Venus] and she in great need of hospitalization. She came back looking like, well, a goddess. I am…
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I found out about Violinlab by accident while looking at videos on u-tube. I am very impressed with your teaching style and how clearly you explain things and then demonstrate them. I feel like every time I watch one of your videos I am having an Epiphany!!!! Sandra de Azagra
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Dear Beth,Each time I go on this site, I am more impressed with the professionalism, warmth and encouragement you give us as students. – MCM MCM
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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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Dear Beth I just wanted to share with you (my second teacher) as I feel you have definitely played a part in my journey.. I have just got my abrsm grade 5 result and I passed with distinction!!! I wasn’t at all sure what to expect and it just feels so good! I love that…
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Dear Beth,I picked up the violin after many years and am so delighted with my progress after becoming a member/ student of Violin Lab three months ago. I took lessons for a year as a child and decided to start playing again when I retired! Your teaching method and wonderful manner has been so helpful…
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I just had to tell you how much your wonderful videos mean to me. I am currently a student in nurse anesthesia and am busy constantly studying anesthetic techniques, but I have been CRAVING craving something more artistic to do. I have played clarinet for years but have secretly wished I had learned violin instead….
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Hello Beth. I recently joined your website and community. Wow is all I can say! I am so thrilled to have found you! Your instructional videos are incredible! I have learned so much in just the last three days and have put it immediately into my practice sessions and it is making a HUGE difference…
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Apart from that may I express my appreciation to you. I have benefitted immensely and immeasurably from your lessons. They are so clear and lucid. Your warm and affable approach, teaching methodology and practical demonstrations are so excellent that my own playing has advanced considerably and made me more and more enthusiastic. I have become…
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Dear Beth: I just wanted you to know how happy I am that I found your website!!! i am a 63-year-old piano teacher by profession. For the last year plus I have been helping my five-year-old grandson who lives with me to learn violin through the Suzuki method. I had him start partly out of…
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I signed up for a membership to your Violin Lab website. I really like your teaching style on violin. I’m 60yrs old and play guitar, and piano. I’ve taken Guitar lesson for about 5yrs total, and I can read music. I always wanted to learn to play the violin and decided on my 60th birthday…
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I have loved your website. It is so in depth and so well organized to start from beginning to end in a systematic order. The guided practices are the icing on the cake. I am just about to purchase the 9-14 series. Your way of teaching is so easy to understand and your videos are…
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.
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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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