Learn Violin with Joy & Confidence

PLAY. ENGAGE. PERFORM. ENJOY.

Why Parents & Teachers Love Us

Our unique approach combines beautiful books with engaging online lessons to make learning violin fun and effective!

Beautifully Illustrated Books

Colorful, engaging books that make learning violin concepts fun for young musicians. Each page is designed to inspire!

Video Lessons & Resources

Access matching video tutorials, practice tracks, and interactive resources to support learning at every step.

Track Progress & Celebrate

Follow your child’s journey with progress tracking, achievements, and fun rewards that keep them motivated.

Our Violin Book Collection

There are books that make you think, books that make you do and books that make you feel.

How about a unique violin learning series that’s a mix of all three.

What we’ve created is a mash-up of classical and contemporary, kind of like Mozart meets Moby, or Beethoven meets Beyoncé.

Beginner • Level 1

VIOLIN STARTERS

Violin Starters is the entree to our beginner violin tutor smorgasbord. Many of the compositions are original, while others are beloved traditional pieces …

Intermediate • Level 2

VIOLIN MASTERS 1

Violin Masters 1 introduces more colour onto the violin learning canvas. It digs deeper into playing technique, explores more notes and further develops …

Advanced • Level 3

VIOLIN MASTERS 2

If Violin Starters was laying the foundations and Violin Masters 1 building the performance space, then this book gets busy with the decorating!

How It Works

Learning violin has never been easier! Follow these simple steps to begin your child’s musical journey.

1. Choose Your Book

Select the appropriate level book for your child’s age and experience.

2. Create Account

Sign up for a free account to access your purchased courses.

3. Access Content

Enjoy video lessons, practice tracks, and interactive resources.

4. Track Progress

Follow your child’s journey and celebrate their achievements!

Preview Our Online Courses

Our three books chart an entertaining and educational journey for the beginner violinist. Giving not just what the beginner wants, but something much better.

Along for the ride are the String Friends together with a colourful and quirky cast of characters. They offer helpful and easy-to-follow tips for talent to triumph and persistence to prevail.

Learning anything new is never as easy as paint-by-numbers. Our books attempt to open all the doors to the life enriching joy of music.

Featured Course

String Friends: First Notes Online Course

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25+ engaging video lessons with step-by-step instruction

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Downloadable practice tracks and backing music
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Interactive games to reinforce learning
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Progress tracking and achievement badges
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Parent/teacher dashboard to monitor progress

Video Lessons

Clear, step-by-step instruction from experienced teachers, designed specifically for young learners.

Practice Tracks

Downloadable audio tracks and backing music to make practice time more fun and effective.

Interactive Games

Fun activities and games that reinforce musical concepts and make learning enjoyable.

What Parents & Teachers Say

Hear from families who have experienced the joy of learning with our books and courses.

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Sarah Thompson

Parent of Emma, age 6

“My daughter loves the String Friends books! The colorful illustrations and characters make learning violin so much fun. The online videos are perfect for reinforcing what she learns during practice time.”
   

Sarah Thompson

Parent of Emma, age 6

“As a violin teacher, I recommend these books to all my young students. The progression is perfect, and the online resources make it easy to assign homework and track progress between lessons.”

   

Sarah Thompson

Parent of Emma, age 6

“My son was struggling with traditional violin methods until we found String Friends. The combination of books and online lessons has transformed his practice time. He’s now excited to play every day!”

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’re here to help! Here are answers to some common questions.
What age is appropriate for starting violin?

Children can start learning violin as young as 4-5 years old with the right approach. Our String Friends: First Notes book is designed specifically for beginners ages 5-7, with age-appropriate activities and pacing.

Do I need to buy both the book and online course?

When you purchase any of our books, you automatically receive access to the corresponding online course! The book and online materials are designed to complement each other for a complete learning experience.

How long does access to the online course last?

Your access to the online course is permanent! Once you purchase a book and create your account, you’ll have lifetime access to all the videos, practice tracks, and resources for that level.

Can teachers use these materials with multiple students?

We offer special licensing options for music teachers and schools. Please contact us for information about classroom sets and multi-student access to our online resources.

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