Absolute Beginner Violin Class
Learn Violin in 8 Weeks!
For adults learning violin for the first time.
Registration is now open!
Class dates and times below are subject to change. If changes do occur, we will keep you updated.
Mondays
Feb 5- Mar 25, 2024 7pm sold out
Jun 10 - July 29th, 2024 (Mon at 7pm)
Aug 5 - Sept 30, 2024 (Mon at 7pm)
Oct 7 - Nov 25, 2024 (Mon at 6:30pm)
Dec 2 - Jan 27, 2024 (Mon at 6:30pm)
Feb 3rd - Mar 24th (Mon 6:15pm) sold out
March 31st - May 19th (Mon at 6:15pm)
June 2nd - July 28th (Mon at 6:15pm)
Aug 4th - Sept 29th (Mon at 6:15pm)
Saturdays
Mar 2 - Apr 20, 2024, 2pm sold out
May 4 - Jun 29, 2024 (Sat at 2pm)
July 13 - Aug 24. 2024 (Sat at 2pm)
Sep 7 - Oct 26, 2024 (Sat at 2pm)
Nov 2 - Dec 28, 2024 (Sat at 2pm)
Jan 4, - Feb 22, 2025 (Sat at 2pm)
March 1st - April 19th (Sat at 2pm)
May 3rd - June 28th (Sat at 2pm)
July 12th - Aug 30th (Sat at 2pm)
Absolute Beginner Class Graduates from June 2024
Absolute Beginner graduate Emily performs a few months later at our Student Concert.
8 Week Semester
The Absolute Beginner Violin Class is an 8-week semester of live classes. The group classes consist of 6 - 12 other adults learning violin for the first time, taught by a teacher experienced in teaching adult beginners. We will set up and tune your violin before the first class, and over the course of the 8 weeks, show you how to hold and tune your violin, as well as how to bow, ready easy sheet music and play some songs!
Our goal is to hold a fun, effective class that will give you the tools to play music on your own, and to introduce you to a community of adults who share the same passion you do.
If You Miss a Class
You can make it up with a discounted private lesson, or catch up for free on your own using the provided eCourse.
Free eCourse and Online Practice Videos
We will use the Absolute Beginner Violin Book as a textbook. You receive a free printed copy as part of your semester purchase, which you will receive on the first day of class. You'll also receive free access to the eCourse, so that you can practice to the Practice Videos that go along with the book. In short, we have everything you need to learn violin!
Once per week
Class is held at the same time each week for 8 weeks, just enough time to get through the Absolute Beginner Book 1. Class times are noted above. Classes are 1 hour long.
In Midtown
Classes are held at NYC Violin Studio, located at our new studio at 134 W 26th St, Suite 701 (7th floor).
Rent or Buy a Violin
You'll need a violin for class. You can bring your own violin, or rent or buy from us. Rentals are $40/mo plus tax, until you return the instrument. After you've enrolled, click here to start your rental.
Prefer to own your violin? You can own your very own high quality student violin for a first-time enrollment special of only $335. We stock one of three models, depending on availability:
- Gewa L'Apprenti VL-1 ($548)
- Core Academy A-10 ($560)
- LeGuan ZA7 ($550)
We only stock one of these at at time, depending on availability. They are all great student-level violins.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are optional, and are available or those who are interested, or who need to make up a class.
Live instruction for 8 weeks, taking you from "never touched a violin before" to playing songs within just a couple weeks.
Use the Free eCourse to practice the exercises in the book using the practice videos to strengthen your practice results.
Check out a candid Week 6 video from the Winter semester!
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So, You've Never Touched a Violin Before?
Great. You'll fit right in!
Adults can learn violin! It doesn't have to take very long, and starting is easy. With this class, it's the perfect excuse for a social activity because you actually learn faster in a group setting!
I want to show you how to play violin if you:
- Have never touched a violin before (or any instrument for that matter)!
- Used to play violin when you were younger, and feel like you forgot everything (don't worry, you didn't).
- Have always dreamed of playing the violin.
The Absolute Beginner Violin Method Book 1
Written by Antoinette Ady, to address the problem of a lack of material for busy, working adults. This book was written for adults learning an instrument for the first time, in a group setting. It has lots of duets to keep learning fun, and exercises to accommodate students at different learning speeds. This book comes for free with the class, as well as practice videos for each and every exercise.
See Book
Why Group Classes?
Here's what our students think!
Rocio K.
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I've been taking violin group classes at the NYC Violin Studio for two years now and I love it. I started as a beginner and now I'm in the intermediate class. Both Antoinette and Marie are amazing teachers. Even now with the covid pandemic, taking online classes I've improved a lot, and also I've enjoyed playing and the concerts. I can't wait to start the summer semester!
Rocio, Astrophysicist
Intermediate Violinist
Katherine H.
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"I cannot recommend NYC Violin Studio enough. I have been to other schools in NYC and this is by far the best. Scheduling is incredibly easy. If I needed to miss a class I could make it up on another date. The instruction is fantastic. I think the instructors understand that most of the students aren't planning on becoming concert violinists, so they focus on teaching interesting pieces while providing enough theory and technique to improve without completely overwhelming us. Truly top notch professionals who make the class fun!"
Corporate Training Director
Late Beginner Violinist
Tonia P.
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"Antoinette is not only a wonderful musician, she's a true teacher. She was endlessly patient with me and could always find a different way to explain or describe what I needed to do. She was always encouraging but never fake about praise, so when I got it, I knew I'd actually done something right--and if I didn't, she would simply work with me further on it until I did. I'm a teacher myself, so I recognize what it takes to be a good one--and Antoinette is not just good: she's excellent. I've never met better."
Retired English Professor
Early Intermediate Fiddler
In just 8 weeks you can go from having never touched a violin to playing Ode to Joy!
Video: Hybrid student orchestra in 2021 playing the Beatles' Eleanor Rigby.
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Sign UpFrequently Asked Questions
I play viola or cello. Can I attend this class?
Do I need a violin to attend this class?
I have absolutely no experience. Is this class right for me?
Do you rent or sell violins?
What happens after this semester?
Can I gift this class? What if they can't make the times?
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