Now enrolling • Live online kids violin classes
Kids Violin!
Weekly small-group classes, a highly structured virtual course, and patented kid-friendly notation that help young beginners play confidently and know exactly what to practice between classes.
One 30-minute live class each week • Ages 5–12 • Immediate course access
Explore Program OptionsA great first instrument
A just-right sized violin can grow right along with your child
Violin comes in fractional sizes, so young players do not have to wait for adult-sized hands or lungs before beginning serious musical work.
Fractional sizes for growing players
From tiny beginner instruments upward, violin can be fitted to the child. The right size makes posture, bowing, and reaching notes more manageable.
No breath-control barrier
Children can focus on listening, rhythm, coordination, and musical expression without first needing the lung capacity required by many band and orchestral wind instruments.
Fine-motor skills with a clear purpose
Every bow stroke and finger placement gives the hands a musical job. Children strengthen listening and coordination while working toward songs they recognize.
Free Printable Violin Pack
See the Exact Notes method on the page
Start with a clear “Ode to Joy” arrangement, created to help young beginners recognize what to play and make familiar music with confidence.
Then request the free pack to receive all three printable songs with a short lesson—one confidence-building step per day. The complete set includes Hot Cross Buns, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and Ode to Joy.
Download the Free Violin PackPlay first • read more as they grow
We make playing and music reading easier for kids
Standard notation is a brilliant universal language—but it asks young beginners to decode many abstract layers while they are also learning how to hold a violin, move the bow, find strings, and make music. Our patent award-winning approach gives children a developmentally friendlier starting language: an intuitive violin grid using string and finger numbers they already know how to read.
One clear action at a time
Exact Notes shows the string and finger number to use, so a child can focus on sound, movement, and the song instead of decoding several abstract symbols at once.
Quick wins build motivation
Recognizable songs and strong early outcomes give children a reason to keep going. Progress feels immediate, musical, and worth repeating.
Standard notation grows with them
As playing becomes more comfortable, students add rhythm, staff reading, key signatures, sharps, flats, and other layers at a pace that fits their development.
Choose the Support That Fits Your Family
Start independently, add flexible personal guidance, or join a small weekly live class. Every plan includes the Kids Violin course library, printable sheet music, and a free one-on-one setup meeting. New lessons are included as the library grows.
Not sure which level is right?
Tell me about your child, goals, experience, and schedule. I’ll personally review the information and recommend the best starting point.
New Student? Start HereWant to try it first?
Explore five instruments at our monthly featured event, get free personal guidance, or start with three favorite violin songs at home.
Free Instrument Petting Zoo
Join our featured monthly Saturday event at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. In 30 lively minutes, children meet piano, violin, cello, guitar, and ukulele, hear and compare them, and notice which sound and playing style interests them most.
Free one-on-one startup session
Meet privately for help choosing an instrument, checking fit and setup, finding the right starting point, and planning a confident first week.
Free Kids Violin 3-Day Song Pack
Try Hot Cross Buns, Twinkle Twinkle, and Ode to Joy with printable music and one friendly lesson delivered each day.
More Than One Weekly Class
Live guidance + a structured course make practice work better
Kids learn new material through short course lessons at home, then use live class time to play, ask questions, refine technique, and get clear next steps. The result is far more practice guidance than a weekly lesson can provide on its own.
Five students or fewer
Small classes leave room for individual feedback while keeping violin social, encouraging, and low-pressure.
Corrections while skills are forming
Students can practice developing bow control, finger placement, rhythm, and posture with a professional teacher present.
A clear plan between classes
Short video lessons, printable music, and guided practice steps tell families what to work on next—instead of leaving the week to guesswork.
Current Live Class Times
Choose the day and time that fits your family
All times are Eastern Time. Classes are limited to five students or fewer, so enrolling early gives families the best chance of securing their preferred time.
Live Online Kids Violin Classes
Monday–Thursday:
- 1:00–1:30 PM ET
- 5:00–5:30 PM ET
- 6:00–6:30 PM ET
- 6:30–7:00 PM ET
Additional Thursday option: 1:30–2:00 PM ET
The 1:00 and 1:30 PM classes are especially helpful for homeschool families and students in British time zones.
A structured week—not just one class
Clear practice guidance between every live meeting
The course and live class work together, giving students a repeatable learning rhythm and families a clear answer to “What should we practice today?”
1. Learn
Watch a short, hands-on course lesson and meet one manageable violin idea or song section.
2. Practice
Use the guided music and course directions for brief sessions that fit your child’s attention span and schedule.
3. Attend class
Play, ask questions, refine technique, and receive real-time feedback with Mr. Zach and classmates.
4. Continue clearly
Celebrate progress, follow the next course step, and keep building confidence without guessing what comes next.
Flexible enrichment from home
Music that fits your family
Use Kids Violin as a homeschool music course, an after-school enrichment program, or a structured companion to private study. Short lessons and flexible practice make it easier to work around family schedules, travel, different learning speeds, and the weeks when life simply gets busy.
Supportive for careful learners, fast-moving students, and everyone in-between.
Built from decades of teaching
A method created for the students traditional notation often leaves behind
Zach Tolan has taught since 2002 and has led more than 60,000 lessons and classes. He is the inventor of the patented Exact Notes™ notation system, author of Kids Piano! Volumes 1–3, and a TEDx speaker.
The goal is simple: make the first steps clearer, keep the challenge at the right level, and help more children become confident, curious musicians.
Frequently asked questions
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Can homeschool families use this as a music course?
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