London String School
Intermediate Violin Course (10 Weeks)
Intermediate Violin Course (10 Weeks)
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Intermediate Violin Course (10 Weeks)
Develop your violin playing from early Grade 3 towards Grade 5 level.
Is this the right course for me?
The Intermediate Course is for players working at around early Grade 3 towards Grade 5 - fluent in first position, with some experience of third position and minor scales. Have a look at "Who is this course for?" below to make sure it's the right fit.
Already play, and want to join at the right level? Book a Trial Pass - come and play with us, and we'll place you at the right point in the curriculum. It's all you need to do.
New to the violin, or coming back after a break? Start with a Fundamentals class - a relaxed way to give the violin a try. When you're ready to commit and get going properly, it leads straight into the Starter Violin Programme, and you'll progress up through the levels from there.
Still not sure, or your preferred day/time is full? Talk to us - call +44 (0)20 3051 0080, email hello@stringschool.uk, or use the live chat on this page. We're always happy to help you find the right starting point.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Day (London, Autumn Term): Wednesdays 6.30pm
- Tutor: Javier Montañana (Wednesdays), with Andrew Samarasekara, Marisol Craig Hillier, and Simon Hewitt Jones
- Venue: Whitcomb Street Studio, London WC2H 7DT
Term Dates - Autumn Term 2026
Week 1: week commencing 21st September
Week 2: w/c 28th September
Week 3: w/c 5th October
Week 4: w/c 12th October
Week 5: w/c 19th October
Half Term: week commencing 26th October (no regular classes)
Week 6: w/c 2nd November
Week 7: w/c 9th November
Week 8: w/c 16th November
Week 9: w/c 23rd November
Week 10: w/c 30th November
End of Term Concert: Saturday 5th December
(venue and times to be confirmed)
Introduction
Welcome to the Intermediate Violin Course, a 10-week in-person programme (90 minutes per week), designed to help you develop secure intermediate-level technique and musicianship.
This course is for learners who have completed the Beginner Violin Course or are playing at around Grade 2 level and above. It will help you consolidate your existing skills, extend your technique, and explore more challenging repertoire with confidence.
You'll also learn:
- Violin Technique: Refine your existing technique, then start to build the skills you need to tackle more advanced repertoire.
- Reading Music: Develop greater fluency in reading more complex music, and build confidence with intermediate-level sight-reading.
- How to Practise: Learn how to practise effectively in order to develop a secure technique and make speedy progress.
- How to Perform: Develop the skills and confidence to perform in front of a live audience!
Course Curriculum
In this 10-week course, you will explore a wide range of topics, including:
- Developing Expressive Vibrato
- Chromatic Scales
- Advanced Finger Patterns
- Intonation (playing in tune)
- Double Stopping and Chords
- Tone Production
- Natural and Artificial Harmonics
- Sight-Reading
- Shifting (including 2nd and 3rd position)
- Intermediate Bowing Techniques (String Crossing, Off-String Strokes)
- Coordination and Dexterity
- Rhythm and Pulse
- Practising
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for committed learners who are ready to move beyond the Beginner level. It is suitable for players who have completed the Beginner Violin Course or who are working at around Grade 2-3 level, and who can play fluently across first position using all four fingers.
If you already play and want to be sure of your level, the easiest thing is to book a Trial Pass - come and play with us and we'll place you in the right course.
Why take this course?
- Personal Development - Connect with your creative side, and develop practice methods and performance techniques that can be transferred to many other areas of your life!
- Meet Likeminded Learners - StringSchool learners come from all sorts of backgrounds and walks of life.
- Take Time for Yourself! In our busy, connected, city lives, there's rarely a time to stop and disconnect. Switch off to focus entirely on the violin, and 90 minutes later you'll emerge refreshed and energised by the power of music!
Course Requirements
To enrol in this course, you'll need your own violin and bow. We also recommend buying a music stand.
To take part in the Intermediate Violin Course you will need to be playing fluently in 1st position (in time, in tune, with a good sound) and have some basic experience of 3rd position and minor scale patterns.
If you're confident you're at this level, you're welcome to book directly below. If you're not sure, a Trial Pass is the easy way to find out.
Course Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a record of achievement certifying that you have completed the Intermediate Violin Course!
Course Instructors
Marisol, Javier, Simon and David will guide you through this learning journey with support from our outstanding team of learning advisors.
Click here to meet the StringSchool teaching team!
Course Reviews
Here's what some of our past students have said about our courses:
"[You have] enabled me to relearn the violin! Over the last few years I've gone from playing open strings to grade 5, enjoying performing solos and a wide variety of group numbers along the way. With no auditions or minimum standard it really is open to all and a great supportive environment!" - Georgina
"This violin school has the best teachers in the country!" - Domini
Enrol Today!
Enrol in the Intermediate Violin Course today - or if you have any questions, call +44 (0)20 3051 0080, email hello@stringschool.uk, or use the live chat on this page. We'd love to help.
