Learn to Play
the Violin and Fiddle

Forte Violin Academy offers high-quality online instruction with easy-to-follow directions. Explore classical music through the Suzuki Method as well as various fiddle styles. Let our experienced team encourage and support you with every aspect of your journey.

Learn Affordably, Anytime, Anywhere

Enjoy instruction at an affordable rate with the added convenience of having your lesson on your schedule–no more driving great distances to have access to world-class teachers! Videos allow you to revisit instruction as many times as needed.

Personalized Feedback

Experience individual, personalized feedback through regular assessments and unlimited email support. Never wonder if you are playing correctly; our amazing team will make sure you are on track and making great progress.

Practice Log

You will know exactly what to practice each day and will record what you are practicing in your practice log. The lessons beyond the introductory videos provide a detailed list of exactly what to work on.

Our Courses

Forte Violin Academy is a subscription-based, comprehensive online violin school offering a carefully sequenced curriculum with easy-to-follow directions via instructional videos, play-along tracks, sheet music, and commonly used music books. This program covers every step for learning to play the violin. Emphasis is placed on multiple areas including ear training, reading music, music theory, technique, and performance. Students will learn classical pieces via the Suzuki Method, pieces written exclusively for FVA, jazz pieces, and fiddle tunes from various fiddle styles including Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and contest-style.

Subscription

Course One

Students will learn pieces from Suzuki Violin Volume One, pieces written exclusively for FVA, jazz pieces, and fiddle tunes from various fiddle styles including Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and contest-style. Students will also begin learning how to read music and how to play the D, G, and A major scales and arpeggios. Music history, music theory, and technique are included throughout the course.

Each lesson features instructional videos, play-a-long audio tracks, sheet music, flash cards, and practice strategies for the student and practice partner. Students will receive individual, personalized feedback through regular video assessments and unlimited email support. Students know exactly what to practice each day and have a practice log where they can record what they are practicing.

In Course One, there are 100 instructional videos, helping students learn 58 pieces of music.

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Course Two

Students will Learn pieces from Suzuki Violin Volume Two while exploring more complex fiddle tunes and improving their ability to read music. Music history, music theory, and technique are included throughout the course.

Each lesson features instructional videos, play-a-long audio tracks, sheet music, flash cards, and practice strategies for the student and practice partner. Students will receive individual, personalized feedback through regular video assessments and unlimited email support. Students know exactly what to practice each day and have a practice log where they can record what they are practicing.

Coming Soon

Course Three

Students will learn pieces from Suzuki Violin Volume Three while exploring more complex fiddle tunes and improving their ability to read music. Music history, music theory, and technique are included throughout the course.

Each lesson features instructional videos, play-a-long audio tracks, sheet music, flash cards, and practice strategies for the student and practice partner. Students will receive individual, personalized feedback through regular video assessments and unlimited email support. Students know exactly what to practice each day and have a practice log where they can record what they are practicing.

Subscription

Course One – Independent Study

Course One - Independent Study is for students who require no instructor or peer interaction. There are no assessments.

If you would prefer the course with periodic assessments and unlimited email support, please purchase Course One.

Students will learn pieces from Suzuki Violin Volume One, pieces written exclusively for FVA, jazz pieces, and fiddle tunes from various fiddle styles including Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and contest-style. Students will also begin learning how to read music and how to play the D, G, and A major scales and arpeggios. Music history, music theory, and technique are included throughout the course.

Each lesson features instructional videos, play-a-long audio tracks, sheet music, flash cards, and practice strategies for the student and practice partner. Students know exactly what to practice each day and have a practice log where they can record what they are practicing.

In Course One - Independent Study, there are 100 instructional videos, helping students learn 58 pieces of music.

Gain a Well-Rounded Music Education

Forte Violin Academy provides an atmosphere for students to effectively go beyond what they think is possible, fulfilling and exceeding personal expectations.

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