Introductory Violin Fundamentals Class
£49.00
- 60 minutes
- Central London (Whitcomb Street, WC2H) or Manchester (near Deansgate)
- For Adults only. No experience needed.
We’ll email you a gift card to print or forward, with the date on it. Pick “I’ll choose a date later” if you’d rather they choose the date themselves.
Spread the cost with instalments.
The Violin Fundamentals Class is your introduction to violin playing. In 60 minutes you will play your first notes on a real violin, learn how to hold the instrument and bow, and get a clear picture of what learning the violin at StringSchool looks like.
No experience needed. No violin needed. A studio instrument is provided at every class.
Your £49 is a deposit, not just a class fee
If you decide to continue, your £49 counts toward the Starter Violin Programme. We send you a personal discount code after the class, valid for 21 days.
What is included
- 60-minute group class with an expert StringSchool teacher
- Studio violin provided at every session
- No prior experience or music reading required
- A clear recommended next step at the end of the class
No violin? No problem
You do not need to own a violin to continue. Studio instruments are available to borrow for Starter Violin Programme sessions too, so you can come back the same time next week and pick up exactly where you left off.
Class times
Saturday classes run from 10am to 11am. Thursday classes run from 6pm to 7pm. Select your preferred date and location above.
Locations
London classes are held near Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. Manchester classes are held near Deansgate. Edinburgh classes are held near St Andrew's Square in the New Town. Full venue details are sent on booking.
What happens next
-
Book your place
Choose a date and book online. You’ll get a confirmation email straight away.
-
Come to class
Try to arrive a few minutes early. A violin will be waiting for you, and the teacher will show you how to hold it.
-
Choose your next step
If you continue, the cost of your introductory class is credited towards your next booking, usually the Starter Programme.
What to bring
- Just bring yourself! We’ll lend you a violin.
- Wear comfortable clothes you can move your arms in.
Join the waiting list
Leave your details and we’ll email you as soon as a place or a new date opens up.
- 2,500+ adult learners since 2010
- As featured on the BBC and in Classical Music magazine
- Small, well-balanced groups
- Founded by professional violinists
Questions before you book
Do I need my own violin?
No. We provide a violin for your first class, and you can borrow one at every Starter Programme session. By the time you join a Beginner Course, you’ll need your own, so you can practise at home.
How many people are in a class?
Up to 16. We’ve found that one tutor for every 8 learners is just the right balance: plenty of individual attention for everyone, and enough people to enjoy the energy and the social side of playing together. So a class of 9 or more always has two tutors.
Is there an age limit?
StringSchool is for adult learners aged 16 and over. There’s no upper limit.
What if I miss a class?
That happens to everyone. Lots of people are away now and then for work or holidays, and our courses are designed so that missing a class or two in a term is absolutely fine.
If you miss a class, we’ll always try to offer you a place in another class that week, if there’s room. We’ll also send you a summary of what was covered, and any new music or material, so you can catch up in your own time.
If your plans change, our school policies explain how it works.
How do I book? Can I spread the cost?
You book online, and you can spread the cost with instalments.
Where are the classes?
Our London studio is on Whitcomb Street, WC2H, in Central London, between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. We also teach in Manchester, and sometimes run introductory classes and events in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Leave your name and email on the class page to hear when the next one is on.
What happens after my first class?
If you continue, the cost of your introductory class is credited towards your next booking. The next step is the Starter Violin Programme, which is rolling, so you can join any week and borrow a violin.
Not sure where to start? Book a free 20-minute call
Have a chat with one of our friendly Learning Advisors about where to start. It’s free, and it’s all about finding what’s right for you.
Or call us on +44 (0)20 3051 0080