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Learn violin one step at a time.

A step-by-step online method that will help you journey to new heights.

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Why

We believe that…

  • Anyone can learn to play the violin
  • Online learning enables more students to develop musical skills
  • This website is a continuation of our book, Starting Your Violin Journey
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How

How this works

  1. 1

    Learn the foundational violin skills

    Build your core violin skills in the book, Starting Your Violin Journey.

  2. 2

    Keep climbing

    Continue building your skills with your subscription to our video library.

  3. 3

    Get personal guidance

    Receive on-demand instruction through virtual lessons.

Starting Your Violin Journey by Sara Peters — the spiral-bound book

The Perfect Starting Point

Begin with the book.

This video-library subscription builds off our beautifully illustrated, brand-new book Starting Your Violin Journey. If you haven't yet learned any foundational skills on the violin, order this book before starting your journey. Through storytelling, step-by-step instructions, integrated video lessons, and practice charts, this guide equips you to play the foundational pieces you need to continue your journey — you'll learn the Twinkles and progress through Lightly Row.

  • Premium spiral-binding lies flat on your music stand.
  • Over 40 QR codes linked to videos demonstrating each foundational skill.
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What

What you'll find inside the library

Over 100 videos covering all the skills you need to learn 15 pieces from Suzuki Book 1 — from Song of the Wind to Gavotte.

Introduction Videos

Overview of musical goals, common challenges, or specific techniques you will encounter in each piece.

Technique & Section Videos

Focused lessons dedicated to specific techniques, difficult passages, rhythms, bowings, fingerings, and practice strategies.

Putting It Together Videos

Fully guided walkthroughs that help you combine all sections into a polished performance.

Reference Performances

Complete performances of every piece so you can hear the musical interpretation, tone, phrasing, and final result.

Music Score Videos

Run-throughs of the sheet music that point out symbols, repeats, and the form of each piece, right on the page.

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Watch the start of three lessons, free. No sign-in needed.

Song of the Wind

5-note Nugget

Minuet 1

B Part

Gavotte

#1 Drill - Noodle Section

Subscription perks

$20 a month · cancel anytime

  • Submit one video per month to receive feedback
  • Your progress and completed videos are tracked
  • After 3 months, receive a free 30-minute private lesson
  • Unsubscribe anytime if the method isn't the right fit

How virtual lessons work

  • One-on-one virtual lessons
  • 30-minute or 1-hour sessions
  • Choose a time from the flexible monthly calendar

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Ready to begin your journey?

Reach new heights on the violin — one step at a time, from the comfort of home.

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$20 a month. Cancel anytime.