Violin coaching for actors
Playing a violinist on screen or on stage? We’ll help you look like you’ve played for years, in the time you have before the shoot.
- 2,500+ adult learners since 2010
- As featured on the BBC and in Classical Music magazine
- Small, well-balanced groups
- Founded by professional violinists
Coaching built around your role
Who this is for
Actors playing a violinist in film, TV or theatre, whether you’ve never held a violin or you played years ago.
What you’ll learn
How to hold the violin and bow naturally, how to move with the music, and how to make the passages in your scenes look real.
How it’s different
Our coaching grew out of our method for teaching adults. It’s carefully structured, and we adapt it to each actor and to a busy shooting schedule.
Four steps, shaped around your shoot
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A first assessment
£49, violin provided
<p>We find out what your scenes need, and where you’re starting from.</p>
First-time beginners
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Coaching before the shoot
£49, violin provided
<p>Focused sessions on how to hold the violin and bow, how to stand, and the passages you’ll play on camera.</p>
First-time beginners
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Support on set
£49, violin provided
<p>On shoot days we’re there beside you, so that every take looks right.</p>
First-time beginners
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After the shoot
£49, violin provided
<p>If the production needs it, we can record the music to match your playing.</p>
First-time beginners
For directors, assistant directors and production teams
We’ve coached lead actors, from newcomers to well-known names, on productions for Disney and Netflix, at Shepperton, Pinewood, Longcross and Three Mills studios, and on location. Much of this work is confidential, and we’re always discreet. We can also be booked for all TV and film work through Music In Vision, an outstanding full-service consultancy for musician casting and music supervision. Tell Kathleen we sent you!
We can help with
- Coaching for your cast, project by project, at the studio or on location
- Advice on the music, whenever you need it
- Hand and arm doubles, for close-up shots
- Recording the music to match what’s on screen
Tell us about your project
Tell us what you need and when, and we’ll get back to you. Everything you tell us is treated in confidence.
About coaching for actors
I’ve never played the violin. Can you still help?
Yes. Most of the actors we work with are starting from scratch. We focus on exactly what your scenes need.
How much time do I need?
It depends on the scenes and your schedule. Tell us your dates, and we’ll suggest a plan.
Will it really look like I’m playing?
That’s the aim of every session. On shoot days we’re on set too, so we can help between takes, which often includes working directly with your director, first assistant director and props department as required.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Much of our work is under non-disclosure agreements, and we’re always discreet.
Where does coaching happen?
At our studio in central London, at the studio or on location, wherever suits the production.
Can I learn to play properly afterwards?
Of course. Many actors enjoy it so much that they carry on. Our Starter Programme is a good place to begin.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the project. We’ll tell you before anything is booked.
Not sure where to start? Book a free 20-minute call
We’ll get back to you to talk through what your role needs.
Or call us on +44 (0)20 3051 0080