The Violin Studio

41 current courses. One clear step at a time.

Explore a selected path through technique, tone, repertoire, and play-alongs—built for the work between lessons and the music you want to play.

A sample of the current library

See the work inside the course library.

Explore a selection from the 41 current courses and play-alongs inside the Violin Studio Membership—then find the right next step for the music in front of you.

BeginnerPlay-along

Pachelbel’s Canon

Connect developing technique to a familiar piece through a structured guided play-along.

Skill level
Beginner
Lessons
6 videos
Format
Play-along lesson

From the curriculum

  • Performance - Pachelbel's Canon (Beginner)
  • Lesson 5
  • Lesson 4

All levelsTone

Sound and Tone Production

Shape a richer, more controlled sound through weight, speed, contact point, and a straight bow.

Skill level
All levels
Lessons
5 videos
Format
Technique course

From the curriculum

  • Lesson 1: Introduction
  • Lesson 2: Weight
  • Lesson 3: Speed of the Bow
  • Lesson 4: Point of Contact
  • Lesson 5: Straightness of Bow

IntermediateExpression

Vibrato

Develop a flexible, intentional vibrato by understanding each motion and building it step by step.

Skill level
Intermediate
Lessons
7 videos
Format
Technique course

From the curriculum

  • Vibrato: Intro
  • Vibrato: Motion of the Fingers
  • Vibrato: Motion of the Arm
  • Vibrato: Rock and Knock
  • Vibrato: Wave Motion

IntermediatePlay-along

Pirates of the Caribbean

Put your technique into music with a guided play-along and a complete performance to return to.

Skill level
Intermediate
Lessons
2 videos
Format
Guided play-along

From the curriculum

  • Full Play-Along Lesson
  • Performance of Pirates of the Caribbean

IntermediatePlay-along

Hallelujah

Build tone, phrasing, and musical flow through a guided path inside Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.

Skill level
Intermediate
Lessons
4 videos
Format
Guided play-along

From the curriculum

  • Lesson 1
  • Lesson 2
  • Lesson 3
  • Hallelujah Performance

IntermediateBow stroke

Playing Off the String

Move from grounded détaché to controlled spiccato with a clearer feel for the bow’s natural rebound.

Skill level
Intermediate
Lessons
6 videos
Format
Technique course

From the curriculum

  • Welcome
  • Lesson 1: How the Bow Works
  • Lesson 2: Simple Spiccato
  • Lesson 3: Heavy Détaché
  • Lesson 4: Heavy Détaché to Spiccato

BeginnerPlay-along

Viva la Vida

Connect simple violin skills with a Tomplay backing track and a complete performance you can revisit.

Skill level
Beginner
Lessons
4 videos
Format
Guided play-along

From the curriculum

  • Lesson 1
  • Lesson 2
  • Lesson 3
  • Performance
Shifting course cover

All levelsTechnique

Shifting

Build a clear, reliable approach to moving between positions with greater confidence, accuracy, and ease.

Skill level
All levels
Lessons
10 videos
Format
Technique course

From the curriculum

  • Lesson 1: Introduction
  • Lesson 2: Block Shifts
  • Lesson 3: Block Shifts with Scales
  • Lesson 4: Overhand Shift
  • Lesson 5: Reverse Shifts

Inside the membership

41 courses for the work that takes you further.

Inside the Membership library, you’ll find 41 courses and play-alongs, downloadable materials, new additions, and live support—so your next practice session has a clear place to begin.

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