London String School is a violin school in the heart of London that offers lessons to adult learners of all ages and levels. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for adult learners who are passionate about playing the violin. Formerly known as the 'London' branch of ViolinSchool.com, the London String […]

Scroll down this page to see the full listings! Here in London we are fortunate to have some of the very best violin shops in the world, and on this page you’ll find comprehensive listings of some of the very best places to buy a violin, or to have yours maintained or serviced. While we […]

Breaking down a piece of music to improve coordination, especially for a string instrument like the violin, is a valuable practice. It’s particularly helpful to do this when learning a new piece of music, to avoid becoming overwhelmed by all the different pieces of information that you need to process simultaneously. Here's a more detailed […]

Learning to play a musical instrument is a rewarding endeavour that knows no age limits, so it’s never too late to realise your dreams of playing the violin! For adult learners, there are few better places to get started than in London, England, because of the wide number of learning options available for beginner violin […]

Violin exams are a really useful way to track the progression of your learning! They provide a structured path for progress, clear goals to work towards, a solid way of assessing your skills. You’ll also get a real a sense of achievement when you finally complete the examination itself!

While exams can be nerve-wracking, proper preparation can go a long way in easing the stress and ensuring success. Let's take a look at the essential steps for preparing for a violin exam... 🎻 🎓

ViolinSchool contributor David Worswick teaches privately on Sundays at our studio in Central London (Piccadilly WC2). A couple of places are becoming available soon, for weekly one to one lessons. If you would be interested in arranging a trial lesson, please contact David directly by sending a message via the form below! About David Worswick […]

It is possible to learn the violin on your own, but it may be more difficult than learning with a teacher. A teacher or a school can provide guidance, feedback, and direction, which can be especially valuable if you are starting as a beginner. A teacher will also provide a sense of accountability and motivation, […]

NO, you're not too old to learn! It's a common misconception that learning a new skill, such as playing the violin, becomes more difficult as people get older.

Online violin classes have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a convenient and flexible way for students to learn the instrument. These classes can be taken from anywhere with an internet connection and are often more affordable than in-person lessons.

Happy New Year and welcome to ViolinSchool's Programs in 2023! Live classes start again this Thursday, the 5th of January, and Saturday classes begin again next week on the 14th of January. You can find the full updated schedule on our website, in the 'live' section. Remember, you can take part in our live classes […]

Learning to play the violin can be a very rewarding and fulfilling experience, and new technologies make it easier than ever to learn online. Online violin lessons for beginners are a convenient and cost-effective way to start learning the instrument.

How To Get Started With The Violin Everything you need to know before you start to play Get set up ... in the best possible way!

Learning to play the violin can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it can also be difficult to know where to start if you're teaching yourself. Here are some tips to help you get started: Start with the basics. Before you begin playing music, make sure you understand the parts of the violin and […]

It's time for a refresh! We're updating www.ViolinSchool.com today, so you may notice some changes to the menus, courses, and library pages. We'll be cleaning out and updating the library and the online lessons, and a few things are moving around ... if you can't find what you're looking for, please try again later! [email protected]

Download the sheet music for this exercise from the ViolinSchool library at: https://www.violinschool.com/library/on-the-straight-and-narrow/ This exercise helps you to avoid going out of tune when moving your finger from one string to the next. As we move the first finger towards the E string, it becomes slightly more curved, which can create a tendency to play […]

This year's Spring Show will be hosted at our London school at 5pm London time (4pm UTC) on Saturday 2nd April. Although we won't be livestreaming this time (remote participants will be on Zoom as usual), we are recording the event and highlights will be released on YouTube afterwards. There will be performances by groups […]

Welcome to Week 10! This week is the final week of the New Year Term. All times are UTC (currently the same as London time) - convert to your time zone here Saturday classes are live in London - email us if you'd like to visit in person! Class content is representative and always subject […]

Last chance to save up to $70 / £50 on Violin Course and Term Pass registrations If you’re already familiar with what we do at ViolinSchool, now is the best time to sign up for the summer term! Until the end of the day today, you can save on all Violin Course and Term Pass […]

Welcome to Week 9! Check back soon for links to class content. All times are UTC (currently the same as London time) - convert to your time zone here Saturday classes are live in London - email us if you'd like to visit in person! Class content is representative and always subject to change. Tuesday […]

Welcome to Week 8! Check back soon for links to class content. All times are UTC (currently the same as London time) - convert to your time zone here Saturday classes are live in London - email us if you'd like to visit in person! Class content is representative and always subject to change. Tuesday […]

Welcome to Week 7! Check back soon for links to class content. All times are UTC (currently the same as London time) - convert to your time zone here Saturday classes are live in London - email us if you'd like to visit in person! Class content is representative and always subject to change. Tuesday […]

Did you know, the London school is now hosting live music every Saturday evening during term time? From 7pm each Saturday evening during term time, live at The Grosvenor in Central London, our new live music venue! Each week, there's live music from a featured violinist, pianist or guitarist. It's followed by a jam session […]

Welcome to Week 6 - the second half of the New Year Term! Check back soon for links to class content. All times are UTC (currently the same as London time) - convert to your time zone here Saturday classes are live in London - email us if you'd like to visit in person! Class […]

Welcome to Week 5 of the New Year Term! Check back from Tuesday for links to class content. This is the final week before half term (Please note: there are no live classes between 13th and 22nd January). All times are UTC (currently the same as London time) - convert to your time zone here […]

These arpeggios are audacious indeed as they move between different major and minor keys. Keep the string crossings nice and smooth and watch out for the accidentals!