Amoroso Violin Studio

Obtain Critical Instruction Only a Seasoned Violinist Can Provide

From beginners to aspiring professionals, I provide tailored violin instruction through specialized programs that deliver results.

Essential Excerpts Membership

The Essential Excerpts membership is designed for violinists seeking to master orchestral excerpts and win audition positions in professional orchestras.

Get insider knowledge from a Philadelphia Orchestra member with 25+ years of audition coaching experience. Access comprehensive video tutorials, professional sheet music with audition-standard bowings, bi-monthly live Zoom calls, and a supportive community of fellow auditioners.

Professional violinists preparing for orchestral auditions
Advanced students seeking to master standard orchestral excerpts
Musicians wanting insider knowledge of what audition committees listen for
Players looking for ongoing support through live sessions and community feedback
Violinists ready to avoid the mistakes that eliminate 90% of audition candidates

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Classical Violin with Richard Amoroso

Richard Amoroso has developed a rich library with hundreds of online classical violin lessons. Students have unlimited access to the interactive violin lessons including sheet music and play along tracks. Learn how to play classical violin from a virtuoso.

Richard Amoroso Performances

Philadelphia Orchestra Member Since 1998

Richard Amoroso’s relationship with The Philadelphia Orchestra began in 1984 at the age of 14 when he won the Orchestra’s Student Competition (now the Albert M. Greenfield Competition) and subsequently performed as a soloist with the Orchestra.

What People Are Saying About Richard Amoroso’s Instructing

Richard Amoroso’s main goal is to share his love of music along with the hard work it took him to get where he is today! To discover more examples of Richard Amoroso’s instructing results, check out the student performance and case study pages.

★★★★★ “I feel that I have saved myself from injury and from many wasted hours in the practice room because of Rich’s teaching. I would highly recommend Richard Amoroso to any student looking to improve their technical skill and grow as a musician.”

Asher

5 Year Student

★★★★★ “I was able to continue to have my violin be a primary focus, while also exploring other areas of study. Rich understood the value in that balance, and helped me navigate the process of auditioning for scholarships at different schools where both options were available.”

Jessica

5 Year Student

★★★★★ “My son has improved significantly after studying with Richard. I don’t know much about music, but I can tell the sound my son plays out now is so much better than in the past. My son was accepted into the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, which he had dreamed about.”

John

Parent of Student