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Beginning Violin | Small Group Class

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All instruments make music. The violin makes magic. In our small group beginning violin classes, students develop a strong foundation for a lifetime of musical enjoyment, learning, and play.

When: 

When: Fall and Spring sessions

Ages: 

Ages 7 to 18

Tuition:

$954 per session + $25 registration fee
Status: Fall registration is open!
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Course Description

Rachel Durling, Violin Faculty

Of all the instruments a child can learn, few are as expressive, as versatile, or as deeply rewarding as the violin. In this small-group class, students are welcomed into the world of strings with patience, encouragement, and a whole lot of music.

Beginners start at the beginning — and that means learning the instrument itself. How to hold it. How to draw the bow. How to stand, position, and move in ways that feel natural and set good habits for years to come. From that foundation, students move into reading music, feeling and counting rhythms, and playing their first real pieces. By the end of the semester, they’re not just learning violin — they’re playing violin.

Important note: Students are required to bring their own violin to class. Students who complete Level I are invited to continue into Level II, where they deepen and expand everything they’ve built. Private lessons are also a natural next step for those who want to continue growing.

Level I 

Tuesdays – 18 classes
4-4:45PM

Level II (Level I is a prerequisite)

Tuesdays- 18 classes
4:45 to 5:30pm

Fall session: September 1, 2026 to January 19, 2027 (no classes during fall and winter breaks)
Spring session: January 26, 2027 to June 1, 2027 (no classes week of March 29-April 4)

Ready to Enroll?

To register for this program, please complete our online enrollment form. You’ll be directed to SessionUp (formerly TeacherZone), our enrollment platform. New to Crowden? You’ll be prompted to create an account from the registration page. Returning students who previously used TeacherZone can click Forgot Password and enter their existing username or email to set a new password. If you need any assistance, our team is available to help at communityed@crowden.org. Crowden will contact registrants to schedule an audition. Mid-year applicants are welcome as space permits.