{"product_id":"starter-violin-course-10-weeks-archived","title":"Starter Violin Course (10 Weeks) (Archived May 2026)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stringschool.uk\/products\/starter-programme\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis course has now been replaced by our new Starter Programme. 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