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Violin Courses for Beginners

Easy. 

Convenient. 

Fun.


Violin Courses for Beginners

Hello! This is Dr. Yuliyan Stoyanov.

I would like to welcome and congratulate you for your desire to learn to play the violin. With my courses you can fulfill your dream of becoming an advanced violinist from the comfort of your own home. Regardless of your innate talent, age, or physical capabilities, if learning to play the violin is your heart’s desire, I'll help you attain that goal. 

Let me tell you a secret - you already know how to play the violin. All the movements we utilize to hold the violin or draw the bow on the strings, you already know how to do. They are part of your daily life. The only thing you need to do is make a connection between these movements and the movements required to play the violin. Let me be the teacher who will guide you every step of the way to mastery and will show you the true beauty of playing the violin!

Don't hesitate! There is no better time than now. First little steps will soon become great strides toward your success!

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LEARN TO PLAY THE VIOLIN THE EASY WAY

Start today

LEARN TO PLAY THE VIOLIN THE EASY WAY

designed for you

to get results

  • Short lessons, so you can focus easily
  • Gradual introduction to each technique
  • Detailed explanations
  • Exercises in "call and response" fashion
  • Structured lesson plan

No other system will give you such a comprehensive and proper knowledge about the violin fundamentals!

Learn to Play the Violin From Scratch

Build an intuitive and healthy bow hold. Understand proper body alignment and posture. Learn to support the violin in a comfortable manner.

Build Solid Violin Skills

Use the most logical step-by-step system to learn songs and master skills, scales, and music theory.

Learn by Ear or Learn to Read Sheet Music

It's your choice. The courses are designed in such a way that you can use them even if you don't know how to read notation.

Included In This Course

  • Over 6 months of educational materials in a concise, step-by-step system. 
  • Monthly live webinars with questions and answers, to boost your motivation and keep you on schedule.
  • Over 5 hours of video content, sheet music to print out, backing tracks for the songs, practice planners and more.


Unit 1: Parts Of The Violin And Bow Hold

  • Learn the parts of the violin and fundamentals of sound production
  • Position and the role of each finger
  • Major movements of the right arm in playing
  • Different bow hold traditions
  • Exercises for developing flexibility in the wrist and establishing a proper arm movement

Unit 2: Body Alignment And Violin Position

  • Different posture traditions.
  • Finding the correct body alignment.
  • Placing the violin.
  • Rotation of the left arm, angle of the wrist and placement of the fingers.
  • Unit 3: Sound Production on Violin. First Open Strings

  • Elements of sound production.
  • Playing at the lower third and the middle of the bow.
  • Playing with the whole bow with rests.
  • Playing with the whole bow without rests. Portato and legato stroke.
  • Unit 4: Placement And Exercises For The Left Hand Fingers

  • Placing the left hand fingers on the strings.
  • Note reading tips.
  • Switching between strings (string crossings) with the left arm.
  • Unit 5: Five Simple Songs For The Beginner Violinist

    Learn some of the most popular violin tunes and impress your friends. Get reliable practice strategies and use them to learn new songs.

    • Hot Cross Buns
    • Merrily We Roll Along
    • Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
    • Long, Long Ago
    • Are You Sleeping, Brother John


    This is probably the only beginner's course you will ever need.

    Check what others say... and join the crowd.


    Annette Hemphill
    Fantastic for setting a good foundation.

    I am a retired teacher of many years and I wanted to renew my love for my violin. I mastered the piano as child protege and needed a good, clear, precise and professional online course to start me on my next music journey. I also needed a course that was affordable being on a pension. After days of scouring the www, I found this course. The lecturer on this course, is teaching in a perfect manner which can be followed by all ages, by unimpaired students to slight disable students with guidance from helper. He delivers the lesson slowly and in small enough bites that you can invest and have a better chance of remembering the small amounts of instruction which is vital for short and long-term memory. The quality of the video is very good, easy to watch, good colour, clear, good magnification enables the student to clearly see the part or piece he is talking about.
    I highly recommend this style of online learning and the hard work and very long hours it took to make this course. Many thanks, and I look forward to future lessons.

    Julie Shelton
    Perfect start for an aspiring violin player.

    I love this course!  I have never picked up a violin before taking this and am surprised how successful I have been. Yuliyan takes everything step by step and is encouraging.  If you've ever wanted to learn to play, this is the course for you.  The lectures are informative,  quick and easy to follow.  It's also so great that you can go back and watch them as often as you need to.  You will not be disappointed!

    Isaac Selya

    Artistic Director of Queen City Opera,

    Cincinnati, OH

    This is really an astonishing course throughout.

    I was initially skeptical that the intricacies of violin playing could be fully conveyed and taught via video, since traditionally people learn to play violin throughout intensive interactions with a teacher. But this course really works. Yuliyan is charming, passionate, and engaging, and the material is so carefully curated and arranged to develop skills. It really covers everything related to learning the violin- techniques, repertoire, traditions, and anatomy. But above all, this course communicates and instills the quest for excellence, personal growth, and craftsmanship that is at the core of learning an instrument. This will not just make you a better violinists; learning from Yuliyan will make you a better artist and human being.

    Mina Grommets

    Brilliant! Invaluable for a beginner! I loved it and wish there was more of this video course. Teacher is thorough and has very useful suggestions on how to achieve good posture and flexibility in holding the bow. I found it very helpful.

    Jenny Watson
    It helped open my eyes to how the violin works and how to hold the bow in a more comfortable way. I also learned new songs quicker than I usually do because of the clear teaching methods involved. I feel I am getting better at the violin already.
    Elise Algernon
    This was the first useful course on the violin I've seen online. Others were either too basic or too slow-going or not technical enough. But this one was awesome in that he goes over the proper form for holding the bow, good posture and holding the violin and does a very good job of building up fundamentals. I've been skipping around a little because I've taken lessons before (briefly!) - but I want to start from the very beginning again and make sure that my form is correct. I like that there is the possibility of sending in recordings. I feel that's important for an online class.

    About Dr. Yuliyan Stoyanov, DMA

    Accomplished violinist, TEDx speaker, and author of the highest-rated violin course on Udemy, Yuliyan Stoyanov holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in Violin Performance from the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati.

    "I am obsessed with analyzing how things work and how we learn faster and more effectively. I believe the order in which we learn things "makes it or breaks it" in education, so I strive to teach in strictly logical and systematic progressions."

    Read more about me here.

    Over 4,500 students in

    more than 100 countries

    I am so grateful for your incredible support! It gives me the inspiration to keep working and provide high quality violin instruction.

    Pallavi

    Blown away by how well he breaks down all the gazillion technicalities you need to keep in mind while playing. HIGHLY recommended. 

    Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh
    My son loves these lessons so much. Grateful for what you are giving to us. Thank you!
    BELZ
    This course covers the subject from scratch the instructor is as clear as possible and his knowledge and passion gives me the excitement to learn and study and to bring it into my classroom for my students. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
    Larry Barnes
    I never had any formal music instruction, I still don't read music but that's okay, I took this course to learn the basics. I work with a cello player and have been describing the course to him, he was impressed that the bow hold was the starting point. Yuliyan does a very good job of getting one started into learning violin. I've taken other courses online and Yuliyan is by far the best one. My wife can understand the music I am playing and hums along with the tune. Awesome!
    Geoff Bell
    I would like to see more from this excellent instructor. I've been learning for just over a year and Yuliyan certainly improved many things about my playing. Extremely good and highly recommended.
    Sanjeev
    I have been playing the violin for over a year, and for the first time I have actually learnt the real tricks and tips to actually play the violin. Excellent!
    Arun Kumar

    Yuliyan has explained thoroughly on each minute details of basics (on bow holding and general) of violin mechanisms and also arm anatomy. Enjoyed it a lot. Exercises are deceivingly simple but very effective.

    Mary Troendle
    I am a beginner and have been playing for a while. I was surprised to learn many of the basics that I was not aware of, especially the position of the left arm. With one basic step provided, I was able to press on the strings and properly position my fingers with ease. This will also increase my speed in changing to different fingers.
    Katrina Waddy
    The lessons are very informative and simple enough for a complete beginner. I don't feel that I'm being talked down to, which is important to me as an adult beginner.
    Mary Dunn
    This course is perhaps the most useful I have seen for the violin.  It is full of very specific and practical information that helps the student really understand the process.
    James Richey
    It was a very good mach for me because we have a baby and we cannot go to lessons, so this is perfect for me.
    Alejandro Santiago
    I am an absolute beginner. I have never touched a string instrument before this past week. I have been watching YouTube videos and even bought a few beginner lesson books. I like to learn using a variety of ways and this course adds to my method. The teacher is easy to understand, the course is well laid out and fun to follow along. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in picking up a violin.

    What you need to take this course

    Violin and a bow

    You can take the first module without an instrument, but for the rest, naturally, you need a violin and a bow. Your first instrument should be easy to play, don't worry so much about value and sound. Head to your local violin shop or get a cheap violin online. Don't make this a reason to postpone your violin dream.

    MOTIVATION

    Get your love for music to light up the day. Hear the sound of everything around you, feel the rhythm inside you, think about all the music you will be able to play and get going with the step-by-step lessons.

    practice

    The more you practice, the better you will play and the easier it will come along. Use every minute on hand to fiddle with the violin and you will discover that it can become your good friend very quickly.

    What you don't need to take this course

    Violin and a bow

    Yes, you read this right. You can start with the first module armed with a simple pencil. I have found that many times students develop stiff bow hold because at the beginning they are afraid of dropping the bow. They hold it tightly and this becomes a habit later on. Until you learn to secure the bow without a tight grip, we will be using a pencil. This way you will develop a light and flexible bow hold.

    Any knowledge about the violin

    You don't need any previous knowledge about the violin. We start from the very beginning. However, if you have some previous experience and feel that the course is moving too slowly for you, simply watch these parts in a faster speed of the video player. Or, my recommendation is always to review carefully the basics, as they come back again and again.

    Note-reading skills

    Even if you don't know how to read notation you will be able to learn and practice all the exercises and songs in the courses. The added bonus here is that while you practice the songs by ear, you will be learning the notation subconsciously, as it is included on the screen, pointing out to each note we play. You will see what I mean, it's pretty cool.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What if I am new to violin?

    This is a beginner’s course, so no prior experience is necessary. Students with no prior practice experience may even find this course easier because they will learn proper technique from the beginning.

    Can i get one-on-one help?

    One of the things that separates theVIOLINcode from any other online course is the caring support.

    You can ask questions and get feedback, support, and advice on every lesson. Monthly, Dr. Stoyanov offers "Office hours" which include a "Q&A" session. You can submit your questions ahead of time or ask them live.

    In addition, you can schedule online real-time lessons with Dr. Stoyanov (subject to availability).

    Will i receive dvds in the mail?

    TheVIOLINcode is entirely online. You can watch the lessons on your desktop computer, tablet or phone. For most people, streaming the lessons over the Internet is the best option. If you have a slow Internet connection you can contact us and we will send you a link to download the videos.

    Is the content available right away?

    Yes, you can get access to the course videos and practice materials right away! Jump in and start making use of the training now.
    Also, as I receive new questions from students I create more videos with additional information and practice exercises. This is added to the course monthly, so it stays updated and provides optimum value.

    Stop wasting your precious time searching the Internet for more random instructional videos.

    Breton Kania

    Wow this course is wonderful! I had been doing everything SO WRONG and I’m already seeing improvement! I am so glad i got this course. The instructor couldn't possibly be better!

    Marina Poplavskaya

    This is a very patient, properly explained beginners course. The repetition makes it best! Brilliant course for kids and adult beginners.

    patricia evensen

    It was very informative. Your teaching method is very thorough and interesting. I have been teaching myself since my bow arm wrist has been smashed about 1-5 years ago, and I am learning more than ever, I am very happy!!!!!

    and something personal...

    I know, learning the violin can feel overwhelming. I've been there. What worked for me was finding the right teachers - people who opened my eyes and showed me the way through the noise.

    You deserve a better teacher than a violinist who would simply show you where to put your fingers. Let me be a true coach for you and help you achieve great results in the least amount of time.