Love Letters
What our members say
Treasured emails to Beth
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First of all your site is just amazing, and has been a Godsend for me. I have been playing unsuccessfully for 3 years. None of my teachers have given me the information that I received in just a few minutes on your site. I now have hope of being a descent violin player now due
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I guess it is never too late to let you know that Violinlab has been a very important event in my life of now 73 years! I have played classical Piano since I retired a few years ago and last Christmas I received a violin from my wife as a new musical toy!I was fortunate
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Words can’t express my respect and appreciation for you. I am really thankful for the huge efforts that you put in teaching others. I and all your students are the luckiest people in the world to have you as a teacher. I owned a violin for along time and I couldn’t learn how to play
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I am so Happy I found this Website.Finally after much frustration trying to teach myself to play Violin because I couldn’t afford to continue Lessons. And much wasted time and effort. I have finally found a Great Teacher who explains every detail about violin playing,and provides the best videos I have ever seen anywhere. Michael
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I saw your tutorials, Beth , on a reference strip on you tube.I was impressed.Your style and understanding of the basic questions that are encountered bymost beginners..is encouraging!I watched your “stage right” free videos on home page..reviewed the list ofavailable lessons..and signed up ! Thanks. I have 5-6-lessons from a BA-violin, teacher.,.accomplished, but I came
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Your violin tutorials on Facebook and YouTube really inspire people to learn how to play violin. In my own personal view it’s one of the most glorious instruments ever made. And they don’t have to be ashamed or maybe even afraid of other students who may look down on them. Your videos are very informative
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Hi Beth, I wish you happiness and success in all your projects this new year. I write just to say: Thanks a lot for violin lab, every day i repeat to myself: this is an extraordinary discovery, in three months i have a huge progress just look at your videos. Hope to continue enjoying this
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This isn’t a question, but I felt that, after several months of using Violin Lab, I simply had to express my gratitude. This is an amazing resource. It has helped me overcome many bad habits which crept into my first three years of playing the viola. It is also helping to keep me on track,
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I have just renewed my membership to your marvellous site and will continue to do so. I am actually studying the viola, but so much of your valuable work and teaching videos for the violin easily translates to the viola and has been a great help. Ever thought of running a second school for viola?
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Hi Beth! And everybody! First off — the Video Lesson Library is amazing! I have had 8 violin teachers — some of who were/are very well known — and none of them gave me the tools that have been captured on this website. Lynn de Velazquez
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You are just amazing..i was searching for a violin teacher like you for years…i am personally a flutist(bamboo) …your pin point descriptions and thoughful tutorials will help many like me..thanks for the initiative.. kind regards from a very happy soul Nilotpal Munshi
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Just a quick note to tell you how awesome your site is. Your presentations are excellent, calm, up close,with detailed valuable violin knowledge. I being a fiddler for 30 years have always loved the power of the Instrument. I celebrated the cosmic nature, sacred geometry and dynamic physics of the instrument that have been discovered
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.
TAKE YoUR sKILLS to the next level
Start your membership today!
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.