{"product_id":"introductory-fundamentals-violin-class-archived","title":"Introductory Violin 'Fundamentals' Class (Archived May 2026)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stringschool.uk\/products\/introductory-fundamentals-violin-class\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class has been updated. 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