Online Group Violin Lessons for Adults with Experience

Learn the violin from home with our video chat group violin classes, and online private violin lessons.

Maybe you've played in high school orchestra? Or perhaps you were a Suzuki kid? Maybe you've had private lessons? Below is a list of ongoing classes with openings for new students. Students with experience may begin at any time, please inquire about joining a class in progress as usually future schedules are listed below. Each class has a brief description, so you can perhaps see which class may be of interest and close to your level of playing.

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Classes & Levels

If you wish to know if any class may be a good fit for you, feel free to write and describe your experience, From there, we'll schedule a free consultation so we can see where you're at with your violin playing. You may also visit any class to see how it is going to be. Please don't be shy, classes are fun, imaginative, and you will learn to play with great classmates!

Our adult classes are open to students 14 years of age and older.

Our skills series (the first 4 years of learning) includes classes in this progression below. If you wish to know if any of our classes might be a good fit for you, feel free to write and please describe your experience, and/or mention the pieces you last remember playing.

First Year: Beginner Violin 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e
Second Year: Violin 2a-2e
Third Year: Violin 3a-3e
Fourth Year: Violin 4a-4e
Fifth Year and Above: Violin Ensemble

It is recommended that students with 3-4+ years of experience augment group classes with additional private lessons.

MORE: Advice on renting or purchasing a violin.

About Your Teacher

Over the past years, I've been delighted to help people make violin and viola playing a part of their lives. I've been teaching for over 30 years in Seattle and Olympia Washington, Eugene Oregon, and in New York City. While in Eugene I taught for the 4J School District as an orchestra director and conducted sectionals and auditions for the Eugene Youth Symphony. I've also been on the faculty of the Suzuki Institute of Seattle, Tacoma Youth Symphony Music Camp and director of the Thalia Olympic Music Camp.

I wish to build a  school that offers music education for adults. This school is to have various programs for all stages in one's musical development. It is my goal to create such a school that says: "It is never too late to start. It is never too late to experience, and express through music."

It is my belief that the arts are interrelated and when given an insights into music making, these insights can lend a fresh approach to other processes. Playing an instrument is not merely learning technique or faithful reproduction of pieces, it can be a diving board for an exciting journey into self discovery through the world of the arts: composers, musicians, dance, theater, visual art and literature. I hope to pass this feeling of a inter-relatedness on to my students and to give my students something to take home in their hearts.

It gives me great joy to teach and to see my students discover and grow. 

Ed Davis

Tuition & Policies

Please note that missing class is not recommended and you will need to practice outside of class! As every class builds one upon another, if you anticipate missing a class, you may schedule a private make-up lesson to keep current with the group.

Each session includes eight hour long group classes,
and one private lesson.

Reservation/Partial Tuition:
$140
Tuition Remainder, Due by First Class:
$160*

TOTAL TUITION: $300

* $160 by Venmo or Zelle, $168 by credit card.

As these are group lessons with limited class size and a meeting space provided, please commit to the full session in which you wish to be enrolled. Fees for the session are not refunded for missing class or discontinuing for any reason.

Online Meeting Place

In the interest of everyone's safety at this time, all lessons, group classes and private lessons, will be conducted via video chat. To download the free chat software, please visit Zoom.us. After you sign up for class, you will receive confirmation with links to our online class meetings.

To enroll in video chat lessons, you will need an internet connection, and a tablet, laptop, or computer with a camera and microphone.

MORE: Tips on how to make the most of chat room lessons.
FAQs
Do I need to know how to read music to take this class?
First year classes will focus on reading and some basic music theory. Advanced classes will address reading issues as applied to  each piece that is studied.
How long are the lessons and how many students are there in class?
Classes meet once a week, and each class is about 1 hour in length. This course also includes one 40 minute private lesson. Classes are limited to 5-9 students.
I've been playing for some time and wish to join a class with experience, what should I do?
Please be in touch to schedule a free informal listening and consultation. Prepare a minute of any piece you like to play, this will help in finding out which class might be the best class for you - and don't worry if you're feeling rusty, your piece doesn't need to be perfect! Please write to arrange for a time.
Work sometimes will keep me late, what if I have to miss class?
Students who miss class may schedule a make-up lesson to stay current with the class, these lessons can be scheduled at a convenient time. Lessons outside of class are a great way to stay current or to have extra help from time to time.
After this class, will I be able to continue where I left off?
Yes! Ongoing classes will be offered following this class, however it may be scheduled at a different time.
If I join a class that has already started, what will my tuition be?
Please ask: tuition would be pro-rated so that you would only pay for remaining classes in a session.
Most of the class schedules I see are in the future, how can I join now?
Aside from holidays, classes are almost always in session—however classes that are currently in progress may not be listed in the schedules below. Please inquire for more information.

Schedule & Sign Up!

Please see below for all class offerings, and click the enrollment button to sign up for a class. If your checkout email address is not your preferred contact, please include an additional email address in the notes portion of your tuition payment.

If you need a violin, please visit this page for suggestions on renting close to your home, or buying an instrument.

To view class descriptions and to enroll, please scroll to see all class offerings.

A note about time zones, classes are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST.) For other time zones in the USA and EU, please calculate...

US
CST (Central) -1 hour
MST (Mountain) -2 hours
PST (Pacific) -3 hours
HST (Hawaii-Aleutian) -6 hours

EU
WET (Western European) +5
CET (Central European) +6

Overseas students are welcome! Please know that lessons will be given in English.

Violin 1b

2-3 Months of Experience
In this class, we'll be learning to move smoothly from string to string, how to play comfortably on different string levels, memorization strategies, portioning the bow, with also an intro to note reading and creating musical shape.
Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm EST
April 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14
Venmo and Zelle | Remit Full Tuition

Violin 1c

4-5 Months of Experience
In this class, we will be learning more about how the body works with bow movement, and we'll also take a look at slurring, tone building, and musical expression. We'll also be learning bow techniques and articulations, bow distribution, a G Major scale, and a bit about creating shape with texture.
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm EST
April 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16
Venmo and Zelle | Remit Full Tuition

Violin 2d

~1.5 Years Experience
In this class, we'll learn about different types of staccato, and ways to easily move between widely disparate ideas. We'll learn about physical transitions that allow us to make extreme contrast possible.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm EST
March 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17
Venmo and Zelle | Remit Full Tuition

Violin 3d

~2.75 Years of Experience
In this class, we'll be studying works by Bach, Becker, and Dvorák, in addition to studying Wolfahrt etudes, and scales. We'll be learning more about contrast, and managing (sometimes radically) differing bow speeds and techniques. We'll also be having a look at how to create shapes and character through variation, and gaining a better understanding of how it is possible to lead the ear of the listener. We'll also be having a deeper look at vibrato and 3rd position.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm EST
March 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
Venmo and Zelle | Remit Full Tuition

Violin 4a

~3 Years of Experience
In this class, we'll be studying works by Seitz, in addition to studying Wolfahrt etudes, shifting and scales. We'll be learning more about contrast, and managing (sometimes radically) differing bow speeds and techniques. We'll also be having a look at how to create shapes and character through variation, and gaining a better understanding of how it is possible to lead the ear of the listener. We'll also be having a deeper look at vibrato and 3rd position.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm EST
May 25
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13
Venmo and Zelle | Remit Full Tuition

Violin Ensemble

6+ Years of Experience
In our most advanced class, we'll be studying within Suzuki book 6 and playing other works as well. We'll also be working on scales corresponding to our literature, and etudes to continue to develop technique.
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm EST
April 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16
Venmo and Zelle | Remit Full Tuition

Cancellation Policy: There is a $35 cancellation fee. Your reservation fee is partially refundable only with one week advance notice. If canceling your enrollment 7 days prior to the first class, your enrollment fee, or portion of, may be forfeit if the vacancy cannot be filled. Thank you for your understanding.

On occasion, class may be canceled/rescheduled due to low enrollment, at which point a student may have a refund of tuition, or use tuition towards an alternate or future class.

"After waiting for decades to do something I've dreamed of, I am amazed at how much I've leaned and progressed in such a short time. If playing the violin is what you want to do, StringSchool is an excellent way to learn and grow."
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"After all those years of thinking & wondering if I could or should, I finally feel that I AM A VIOLINIST."
Irene K.
NYC
"The group lessons are the best clean fun around. Better than therapy! You'll feel great about learning something that can nurture your soul for the rest of your life."
Mary Ann C.
NYC
"Playing with a group is so much more fun than playing alone, and it's easy to find people to play with who are at roughly the same level as you, whether you've recently started or have been playing for years."
Kori N.
NYC
It's never too late to pick up the instrument that you love!
Stephanie A.
NYC
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