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Violin for Beginners: Start Strong from Day One

Build a solid foundation with renowned instructor Christian Kim

Master posture, bowing, and essential techniques like détaché and legato through 14 carefully sequenced pieces in this beginner-friendly course.

Ready to start playing violin with ease and confidence?

Learning violin as a beginner can feel intimidating. Are you holding the bow correctly? Is your left hand in the right position? Are you setting yourself up for success or building habits you’ll have to undo later? This step-by-step course gives you the confidence to move forward with clarity.

Designed around 14 progressive pieces, you’ll develop a strong foundation in posture, hand shape, bow hold, and essential bowing techniques like détaché and legato. Each piece introduces key technical concepts in a musical and approachable way, so you’re not just learning what to do, but why it matters. Whether you’re picking up the violin for the first time or returning after a break, this is your path to confident, relaxed, and expressive playing.

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    Learn the Right Way – Master posture, bow hold, and hand setup from the very beginning.
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    Play Real Music – Build your skills through 14 beautiful and progressive beginner pieces.
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    Make Steady Progress – Follow a structured path designed to help you improve with every session.
Christian Kim
meet YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Christian Kim

Christian Kim is a violinist and passionate educator known for his clear, supportive teaching and dedication to helping beginners develop strong technical foundations. With experience performing internationally and guiding students of all ages, he brings both warmth and precision to his instruction.

As an instructor, Christian breaks down complex techniques into approachable, step-by-step guidance, making it easy for learners to build great habits from the start. His mission? Help you enjoy the journey of learning violin while setting you up for lifelong success.

Christian Kim
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Preview our curated selection of courses below. With lessons covering fundamentals, technical training, style and interpretation, you won't find a more thorough and enriching learning experience anywhere else.

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Practice Principles

with James Ehnes

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Essentials of Violin Playing

with Pinchas Zukerman

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Dounis Exercises - A Complete System

with Nancy Zhou

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Right Hand Technique

with Giora Schmidt

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Rimsky-Korsakov & Strauss

with Glenn Dicterow

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The Ergonomics of Violin Playing

with Grigory Kalinovsky

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Dounis Principles of Violin Playing

with Daniel Phillips

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Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64

with Simone Porter

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The Art of Violin Playing

with Adam Han-Gorski

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18 Tips for the Practice Room

with Daniel Kurganov

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Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 (Bach)

with Charles Yang

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Kreutzer's 40 Etudes

with Eszter Haffner

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