Learn To Play The Violin
Designed for the absolute violin beginner, this step-by-step video tutorial covers the basic foundation in mastering the art of playing the violin.


Designed for the absolute violin beginner, this step-by-step video tutorial covers the basic foundation in mastering the art of playing the violin.
Subtitles are added to each video and where applicable, music notation and scores are incorporated so that you can cross-reference practical practice to theory.
This Basic 1 Violin Course is usually covered in traditional face-to-face coaching over 12 lessons. Valued at USD$500, you can grab this at a special price of US$89
Once you have mastered the basics in this course, you can move on to our power-packed “Basic 2 Violin Course”.
Ready to start lessons but need a Violin? Contact Stradivari Strings to arrange

Local violinist, Clement Lim has been teaching in Singapore as a full time violin instructor since 1995.
Born in 1972, Mr. Lim started his journey in practical violin at the age of 8. He had received his violin training with several renowned violinists. Among were Pavel Prantl (first SSO concertmaster); Chua Lik Wuk; Kong Zhao Hui – members of SSO. Lynette Lim.

Tevy graduated from La Salle Singapore & Kingston University (DIP. BA in violin music performance, Hons upper 2nd Division) in 1998. He also has piano as minor study for his Dip. BA. He has 9 years of solid coaching experience with private students as well as in music schools.
Tevy’s appreciation of western classical music originated from his coaches from Singapore and UK. Notably, he took master classes from Mr Jonathan Rees (a recipient of the BBC Award violinist in 1978).

Elaine achieved Masters Degree in from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (2011). Prior to that, she attained a professional diploma in the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (2004) as well as Bachelor in Music from Xing Hai Conservatory of music (Guang Zhou, China).
Her performance experience with Global Symphony Orchestra (Mak Ka Lok -2018-2021) includes highlight performances such as: New Year’s Concert on CCTV in January 2020 (Filmed in Shenzhen with Macau Orchestra, Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, and Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra), World Symphony Concert: Fur Elise (October 2021), Peace concert in Hong Kong (November 2019), Concert in Shanghai for 12th China Art Festival (May 2019), Concert in Vienna for Austrian Music Theatre Honorable Prize (June 2018), “All About Love” Concert in Hong Kong String Orchestra Jockey Club Power of Music Programme (April 2020) , Tutti violin Hong Kong String Orchestra (Yao Jue, 姚珏, 2016-2022, Tutti violin I: HKFW Six Arts Orchestra (2013-2022), guest violinist with City Chamber Orchestra & Hong Kong Virtuosi Orchestra (2009-2022).

Jameson is a passionate Violin Teacher and Viola Performer with more than a decade of teaching and orchestral experience. He is committed to nurturing young musicians, helping students build a strong musical foundation while enjoying the learning process.
He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Viola Performance from the National Taiwan University of Arts, and also trained at the University of Central Arkansas. His diverse international musical background allows him to bring unique insights and inspiration to every lesson.

Kevin began to learn violin at the age of 9 and started off as a CCA under Michael Tong. He has also went through the tutelage of renowned SSO members Wu Man Yun, Foo Say Ming and Nikolai Koval.
He has achieved a Distinction in Grade 8 ABRSM exam and went on to participate in numerous competitions where the most notable one is achieving Gold standard in the Singapore Performers Festival.
After serving his National Service, Kevin attended the Diploma and Degree from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) where the Degree programme was in collaboration with RCM (Royal College of Music) and was under the tutelage of Professor Michal Cwizewicz.
To further hone his techniques and interpretations, he attended masterclasses held by Chua Lik Wuk, Lynette Lim and Zhao Tian.
Kevin currently holds the Bachelor of Music (Hons) and even took the DipABRSM exam. He is able to teach repertoires to any level and explores not just classical music, but jazz repertoires as well. He also holds a Grade 8 certification in Music Theory where most of his students achieved Distinction in their Grade 5 exam.

Kendra is an experienced multi-instrumental music educator with more than two decades of teaching experience. She began teaching piano in 2002 and subsequently expanded her teaching to violin, viola, guitar, cello, ukulele, drums, erhu and guzheng.
Her formal music qualifications include a Performer’s Certificate in Solo Piano, ABRSM Grade 8 Violin, ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory, ABRSM Grade 5 Cello and Trinity College Grade 5 Guitar. She is also proficient in viola, ukulele, drums, erhu, guzheng and harp. She has extensive experience teaching cello and has successfully prepared students for ABRSM Cello examinations up to Grade 8, with students achieving Merit.

A professional level violin teacher, Joanne graduated from Northeast Nornal University (Chang Chun of China) in 2001, attaining Bachelors degree in music teaching. She is also familiar with the ABRSM (Associated Board of Royal School of Music) and Trinity exam board grading system, having attained ABRSM.grade 8 (Distinction) in 2006, In 2020, she graduated from NAFA (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts) obtaining music diploma in teaching.
Starting violin lessons online is worth it as these are typically priced slightly lower than face to face lessons. You save on travelling time. If you are purchasing access to pre-recorded violin classes, you also can replay the videos many times to review till you get the violin technique 100% correct.
You can start off by finding a good online music school which offers online violin lessons. Check out the credentials of the violin teacher who will be conducting the violin lessons. One such online violin course you can sign up is by Stradivari Strings, check it out here:
https://stradivaristrings.heightsplatform.com/bundles/violin-two-course-bundle/preview
Yes, it is possible. You need to prepare your own violin, find a place which is quiet so that you are not disturbed as you start your online violin class. Strong internet connection is important, otherwise the video and audio will be lagging and affect your learning progress.
Yes, to a certain degree. The difference between online violin classes versus face-to-face lessons is the physical interaction between the student and teacher. For beginner it may be good to consider a hybrid of both online and face-to-face lessons.
There are so many options available — zoom, skype, whattsapp video, facetime and so on. Experiment with each of them to discover which is most convenient and easy for you to use during your online violin lessons.