You Love Your Violin, But It Keeps Sounding Like You Are Stuck on the Same Level
There are thousands of free violin lessons out there. And still, every time you pick up your instrument, it feels like you do not quite have the skills to enjoy the sound coming out of it.
Which lesson matches your level? Is your bow hold helping you or holding you back? Should you work on note reading, intonation or tone first? And how would you even know if you are practising a mistake?
So you jump from video to video, repeat the same problems, and finish a practice session with no idea what actually got better. Believe me, I hear this from adult students every single week.
You spend more time deciding what to practise than actually practising.
A lesson looks helpful, then assumes skills nobody ever taught you.
You can hear that something is off, but you have no idea what to change.
Here is the thing: you are not short on talent or motivation. You are short on a clear order, where every new skill you learn makes the next one easier.
"I began learning at 42 and overwhelmed is an understatement. This gave me the order to follow."
The Violin Starter Kit Will Help You Learn All the Basics, So You Make Daily Progress
I took everything I have learned in 10+ years of teaching adult beginners and laid it out step by step. No more wondering what to practise. You open the next lesson, practise the skill in front of you, and use the exercises and cheat sheets whenever you need them.
Step 1
Set Up Correctly
I show you how to hold the violin and bow, tune your instrument, place your fingers and read the notes in front of you.
Step 2
Build Cleaner Control and Tone
Then we work on string crossings, left-hand coordination, straight bowing, tone and playing in time, with demonstrations and exercises you can copy straight away.
Step 3
Practise With Direction
Short practice plans, scales, arpeggios and pieces in increasing difficulty, so you always know what fits your level today.
Step 4
Get Help When You Need It
Stuck on something? Ask me in the student chat and you get a reply from a professional violin teacher within three business days.
Hi, I Am Julia, the "Adult Beginner" Violin Teacher
I have been studying the violin for 20 years and teaching adult beginners online for 10 years, which is an eternity in "online years". My books, methods and videos are used by thousands of violinists and violin teachers worldwide.
I started Violinspiration because I kept meeting adults who wanted to play, practised hard and still felt stuck. Not because they lacked talent, but because nobody ever showed them the order in which the basics fit together. So I built the Violin Starter Kit exactly the way I teach in person: posture and bow hold first, then tuning, finger placement and note reading, then tone, coordination and pieces that grow with you. Every lesson is filmed from several angles, with the sheet music, cheat sheets and exercises right next to it.
I believe it is never too late to become a violin player. Anyone can learn, as long as you practise correctly. And if something in a lesson does not click, message me and my team in the student chat. You are not doing this alone.
Playing the violin for 20 years, teaching adult beginners online for 10+ years
Helped 500+ adult students start and restart the violin
Books, methods and videos used by thousands of violinists and violin teachers worldwide
Answers Starter Kit student questions personally in the student chat
The Skills That Turn Practice Into Real, Noticeable Progress
Start With a Setup You Can Trust
Learn the violin and bow hold, tune your instrument and use my visual references to check your posture and finger placement yourself.
Always Know Where Your Fingers Go
First-position notes, fingering charts, note-reading lessons and exercises that finally make the fingerboard make sense.
Create a Cleaner, Smoother Bow Stroke
Practise string crossings, straight bowing, contact point, bow pressure and speed with demonstrations you can follow along with.
Make Even 10 Minutes Count
Pick one of my five 10-minute practice plans for note reading, string crossings, straight bowing, coordination or learning a new song.
Play Music That Actually Fits You
Scales, arpeggios and pieces organised from basic through advanced, so you never have to guess what to play next.
Ask Me When You Get Stuck
Your student chat is included, so you can ask a professional violin teacher about any lesson in the course.
That "beginner sound" is never one single problem. In the course I take the bow stroke apart with you, piece by piece: posture, straightness, contact point, pressure and speed.
Course preview
Take a Sneak Peek Inside Module 3
This is just 1 of the 14 modules you get. Watch this preview from the Finger Placement Masterclass and see for yourself how I teach, film and explain every step.
"I love how different camera angles are used to show the proper posture of the hands."
Build a reliable starting position and understand the basic map of the instrument and the page.
Professional Violin & Bow Hold
The violin and bow hold is the foundation of your sound. That is why we are starting with 5x detailed lessons with multiple camera perspectives to prepare your bow and learn the proper violin and bow hold posture. I also give you a cheat sheet so you can check yourself daily to make sure your bow hold is correct.
Tuning the Violin
Tuning the violin doesn't have to be difficult. With my tuning lesson and online violin tuner, you will easily tune your violin in no time. In this lesson, you will learn how to use a chromatic tuner to tune your violin with the fine tuners on your instrument. Plus, the module includes a simple online violin tuner to help you get started.
Finger Placement Masterclass
One of the most important steps in learning to play the violin is knowing where to place your fingers. In this module, I begin by showing how to put stickers on your fingerboard so you can easily find the right location to play notes. Then using 7 video lessons, I show you left-hand posture and placement, all the notes in the first position, and how to read sheet music. Included is a 3-page fingering chart booklet and chromatic scale exercises.
Violin Note Reading Cheat Sheets
You get 4 easy music theory lessons to help you understand the musical staff layout, both ledger and bar lines, and note lengths. They come with worksheets to test yourself as well as with answer sheets. There are 7x easy cheat sheets perfect to use while you practice, showing you where to place your fingers for each note.
Everything you get
Here Are All 14 Lesson Packages You Get Today for Just $9
Fourteen core modules covering every foundational skill you need to move from confused to confident. Bought separately they would cost $735. Today the whole kit is yours for $9.
Module 1
Professional Violin & Bow Hold
Your violin and bow hold decide how the instrument sounds before you play a single note, so the kit starts here.
Five detailed lessons, filmed from several camera angles, take you through preparing the bow and setting up a relaxed, correct hold. A cheat sheet lets you check your own position at the start of each practice session.
Value = $15.00
Module 2
Tuning the Violin
Tuning is a small skill that quietly blocks progress when it is unclear.
You learn how to use a chromatic tuner and the fine tuners on your instrument, step by step. An online violin tuner is included, so you can tune before every session without extra tools.
Value = $75.00
Module 3
Finger Placement Masterclass
Knowing where your fingers belong is what keeps everything you play in tune. This module is built around the methods used with beginner students in real lessons.
You start by marking the fingerboard, then work through seven video lessons on left-hand posture, placement and every note in the first position. A three-page fingering chart booklet and chromatic scale exercises are included.
Value = $60.00
Module 4
Violin Note Reading Cheat Sheets
Four short theory lessons cover the staff, ledger and bar lines, and note lengths, with worksheets and answer sheets so you can check your understanding.
From there you apply note lengths to reading rhythm, supported by seven cheat sheets that show finger placement per note while you practise.
Value = $25.00
Module 5
Clean String Crossings Exercises
Clean string crossings come down to two things, and once you know them the scratchy neighbouring notes disappear.
You get three exercises: crossing adjacent strings, crossing two strings at once, and avoiding unwanted strings during more advanced bowing.
Value = $55.00
Module 6
Left-Hand Coordination
Left-hand coordination is what puts your fingers in the right place at the right moment.
Three lessons cover basic coordination, pizzicato and scale patterns, with five exercises and sheet music to make scale practice worth returning to.
Value = $50.00
Module 7
10 Min Practice Plans
Five ready-made practice plans of ten minutes each remove the question of what to do today.
Choose the skill you want to work on and the plan is ready, which keeps practice going on the days when time is short.
Clean string crossings
Straight bowing
Note reading
Left-hand coordination
Learning a new piece
Value = $100.00
Module 8
Fix the “Beginner Sound” Exercises
These exercises are where a clear, even tone starts to appear.
Three videos cover the three bowing posture positions and how to move between them for a straight, smooth bow stroke.
You also get three straight bowing exercises, a contact point cheat sheet, a bowing signs and symbols cheat sheet, and guidance on bow pressure, speed and tilt.
Value = $45.00
Module 9
Playing Faster Practice Technique
Fast passages usually break down for a reason that has nothing to do with talent.
You learn the practice technique used to build speed reliably, with a metronome and four sheet music exercises to apply it.
Value = $35.00
Scales and repertoire
You Also Get Scales and Sheet Music at Every Level
Did you know scales are the number one way to fix bad intonation? I analysed the most common scales used across every level of violin sheet music, so you get the most out of every practice session.
Next to that, I compiled recommended pieces for every level, so each piece you pick up is a real step forward instead of a guess. The next five blocks cover basic, beginner, improver, intermediate and advanced material.
Module 10
Basic Level Scales & Sheet Music
Starting out is easier when the material is chosen for you.
This level gives you two scale warm-ups, three basic scales, three essential arpeggios and five pieces of sheet music, with easy tabs included.
Value = $45.00
Module 11
Beginner Level Scales & Sheet Music
Five beginner scales and arpeggios sharpen your intonation in the first position.
Five approachable pieces let you use the basic techniques in real music rather than in exercises alone.
Value = $55.00
Module 12
Improver Level Scales & Sheet Music
Steady progress comes from pieces that are slightly harder than the last one, which is difficult to judge on your own.
This level does the judging for you with five improver scales and arpeggios and five improver pieces, so you can move past the beginner stage without feeling overwhelmed.
Value = $65.00
Module 13
Intermediate Level Scales & Sheet Music
Five intermediate scales and arpeggios introduce higher positions and more demanding bowing techniques.
Five intermediate pieces let you put those techniques to use and play beyond the first position.
Value = $75.00
Module 14
Advanced Level Scales & Sheet Music
Five advanced scales and arpeggios across three octaves prepare you for the repertoire they are drawn from: concertos, sonatas and caprices.
Four advanced pieces of sheet music are included so you can apply them straight away.
Value = $35.00
Everything in the kit
14 structured learning modules
Video lessons, exercises and downloadable resources
Scales, arpeggios and pieces across increasing levels
Both bonuses are included at no extra cost, and they are yours the moment you get access.
Bonus 1
Violin & Accessories Buying Guide
Never played before? Use my checklist and expert advice to find an instrument that suits you as a beginner. After this, you will know exactly which accessories are essential so nothing holds up your practice.
Value: $60.00, yours at no extra cost
Bonus 2
One-on-One Help From a Professional Teacher
A chatbox reserved for Violin Starter Kit students only, where you can ask a professional violin teacher anything about the lessons. You get a reply within 3 business days. This alone is worth more than the price of the whole course.
Value: $199.00, yours at no extra cost
"The cost is reasonable and the support could not be better."
"I am an adult beginner in violin. I found Julia's violin starter kit online and purchased it. I cannot recommend this enough. There is a wealth of information for absolute beginners with easy to follow video tutorials and downloadable PDFs. I found the answers to many questions and am still working through the exercises. I have progressed much faster than I expected."
Fiona McMurtryUnited Kingdom · Trustpilot
Started at 81
"I recently enrolled in Julia's Violin Starter Course as an adult student, 81 years old. I find the course to be very satisfying, infused with details and demonstrative videos. The course is very well structured and has encouraged me to practice in longer daily sessions. Thank you, Julia."
Jacques DansereauCanada · Trustpilot
First week result
"This is an all around great course, very easy to follow, everything explained in detail with backup to call on should you need it. At 71 years old and never having picked up a violin I was playing simple tunes inside one week. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of starting out or even returning."
Don PhillipsUnited Kingdom · Trustpilot
Lesson quality
"This is very practical, especially for me being older. The course is on a very comfortable level, not too complicated. Videos are of good quality and I love the way that different camera angles are used to indicate proper posture of hands. This is money well spent."
RIAAN VSouth Africa · Trustpilot
Finger placement
"I am just a beginner and violin is pretty new to me. While I was struggling with how to start playing it, I really had no clue how and where I should start with finger placement. The violin starter kit is a very fruitful online training programme for a beginner like me."
A WongHong Kong · Trustpilot
Clarity
"I have recently enrolled for the violin Starter Kit. I have found the instructions very helpful and extremely clear. For a number of years I have been playing the bagpipe and one has to learn the tunes. It seems much the same with the violin, except that there are more notes. I am determined to learn."
Gerald PigottUnited Kingdom · Trustpilot
Started at 42
"I began learning the violin as a 42 year old, and overwhelmed is an understatement for how I felt. I started with no prior knowledge of sheet music, notes or sight reading. This is the perfect complement to learning: everything is explained in a sequence that finally made sense to me."
Nash DavidIndia · Trustpilot
Returning player
"This is a great program. I'm picking up my violin again after over 50 years of storing it in the back of my closet. I've been taking it one lesson at a time as Julia so clearly shows every step and detail of playing the violin. I enjoy every minute of it."
LisaUnited States · Trustpilot
Absolute beginner
"I recently joined and am very pleased with the well organised site. I started with the basics, I am an absolute beginner, and the instructions are very clear and concise. The videos are also very clear and highly informative. The demonstrations are priceless."
Sandra P HaysUnited States · Trustpilot
Started at 75+
"Would I recommend this resource to my family and friends? Yes, I would. I am in my mid seventies and have found this thorough, accessible and friendly. I sing and play several instruments and wanted to add the violin to my repertoire, so I proceeded to teach myself. This was just what I needed."
Julian NietrzebkaUnited Kingdom · Trustpilot
Support
"I have followed Julia for many years and finally decided to make time for myself to improve and enjoy playing the violin. It is designed for all levels of fear and expertise. The cost is reasonable and the support could not be better. I enjoy being able to do this from my home at my own pace."
Terry BoydstonUnited States · Trustpilot
Practice method
"The violin is a beautiful sounding instrument that takes much dedication in order to play well. That dedication has two key ingredients: knowing the sequence of what needs to be learned, and the proper way of practising what has been learned. That is exactly what you get here."
L. K. YakoUnited States · Trustpilot
Adult returner
"I highly recommend this for adults who would like to learn, or perhaps relearn, the violin, as was the case for me. You get access to systematic courses that develop your violin skills from the very basics to beginner, improver, intermediate and beyond."
Rochelle HaugUnited States · Trustpilot
Teacher
"It is always good and uplifting to hear from you. You are excellent at offering encouraging and informative communication. In you, we have a music teacher who cares deeply about the students' musical progress and their well-being as active violin players."
Hóraldur JoensenFaroe Islands · Trustpilot
Complete starter
"Am really enjoying this discovery process of learning the violin. The information is excellent and clear and easy to follow and was much more detailed than I was expecting. It literally takes you through everything you need to know to get started, it is very thorough."
Joanne DAustralia · Trustpilot
Limited time offer
Get It All Today for Only $9
You get the complete Violin Starter Kit: all 14 modules, the practice plans, scales, sheet music, cheat sheets, the Violin & Accessories Buying Guide and personal help from a professional teacher. Grab it now before the discount ends.
14 structured learning modules
Video lessons, exercises and downloadable resources
Scales, arpeggios and pieces across increasing levels
Work through the whole kit at your own pace. If you are not delighted, just let me know within 90 days and you get your money back. You either love it, or it is free.
The guarantee
My 90-Day "Just Take a Look" Progress Guarantee
My guarantee is simple. Get access to the entire Violin Starter Kit today and try it for yourself. If you do not see immediate progress in your playing and your understanding of the violin, just let me know and I will gladly refund your money without question. Or keep it longer. Keep it for a full 90 days if you wish. Even then, if you are not continuing to learn new violin skills, or you are not totally delighted for any reason, one message is all it takes to get your money back.
This is the fairest way I know to prove to you how effective the Violin Starter Kit really is. You either love it, or it is free.
Bad Habits Are Far Harder to Unlearn Than to Avoid
Every month you practise without a clear order, you are training something into your hands. A collapsed bow hold. A wrist that locks. Fingers that guess where the note lives. After a while those habits feel completely normal, and they are the reason so many adult learners plateau and quietly put the violin back in its case.
Trust me, fixing them later takes so much longer than learning it right the first time. That is the real price of another six months of random videos, and it is exactly what I built the Starter Kit to prevent.
Random lessons can give you a useful tip here and there, but they will never give you a sequence. The Violin Starter Kit puts the foundations, the practice resources and my personal help in one place, so you open the course and simply know what to do next.
Built for adult beginners
14 structured modules and 2 bonuses
Personal teacher help included
Instant and lifetime access
90-day money-back guarantee
Here Is a Quick Review of Everything You Are Getting Today
Perfect violin and bow hold$15
Violin tuning lesson$75
Finger placement masterclass$60
Violin note reading$25
Clean string crossings exercises$55
Left-hand coordination$50
10 min practice plans$100
Professional sound and tone$45
Playing faster and in time$35
Daily scale routine for intonation$275
Bonus: violin & accessories buying guide$60
Bonus: one-on-one teacher support$199
Total value if you paid a personal violin teacher: $994.00
Regular price $67.00, grab it now for only $9 USD. Yes, you save $58 today. Hurry, the special discount offer ends soon.
P.S. The whole Violin Starter Kit costs $9, less than a single private lesson, and you get the complete sequence: posture, tuning, finger placement, note reading, bowing, scales and pieces, plus the buying guide and my personal help.
P.P.S. You have a full 90 days to decide. Work through the modules, practise, and if it is not right for you, one message gets your money back. The only thing you cannot get back is another six months of practising the wrong things.
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