Imagine Having Professional Guidance, 24/7, in Your Home!
As an adult learner, you want to learn at your own pace, but you need a plan and guidance. The beauty of video lessons is you can go at your own pace, and you can re-watch and review as much as you need. Everything is explained and demonstrated, helping you learn step-by-step.
We offer:
Huge video library of 200+ lessons (over 24 hours of video) available 24/7
A progression of lessons from total beginner to intermediate (click to view our Beginner Guide)
Intermediate and advanced lessons, so this program will never hold you back!
A free 2-week trial (first time subscribers only) and easy cancelation online anytime
You will learn:
Technique from beginner to advanced (starting from scratch, like how to hold the bow, and building to advanced level techniques, like vibrato, shifting, and 3-octave scales)
Popular violin pieces and etudes, including beginner method books like Wohlfahrt, Suzuki, Essential Elements, and Kinsey
Effective practice methods to help you learn faster and better!
“This was fantastic. ... I didn’t think this would be as helpful as it was and the fact that I can replay it over and over again is a bonus for me to remember all the pieces. Thanks very much!”
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“Joshua Peckins has brought violin teachers and students a treasure that we have long needed – a wonderful selection of short, easy to understand videos ranging from beginning pieces and basic techniques to advanced etudes and repertoire. Teachers will find this to be an outstanding instruction supplement that will enhance all who use it.”
What is Peckins Studio Online?
Peckins Studio Online is a membership website, offering ambitious violin students access to hundreds of violin lessons (recorded videos and PDF’s) for a monthly subscription fee.
Is this good for beginners?
In a word, yes! Check out our Beginner’s Guide for a recommended progression of lessons from total beginner to intermediate level. It includes position and set-up, practice skills, basic techniques like easy scales, and beginner’s pieces. Especially of interest to beginners, we include lessons on Suzuki and Essential Elements, both popular beginner books, as well as etudes by Kinsey.
Is this good for advanced players?
The Advanced Violin Seminar offers an incredible opportunity to advanced players (conservatory students and beyond) to study technique at an incredibly sophisticated level. Do not miss this special resource! The general collection of technique lessons may also helpful as a library of exercises, and some of the lessons on practice skills and etudes may also be of interest.
Costs and Cancelation/Refund Policy?
It costs $15 per month for unlimited access. You can start with a 2-week free trial (first time subscribers only). If you cancel before your free trial ends, you will not be billed. If you do not cancel, you will be charged $15 per month, with automatic monthly renewal, until and unless you cancel. You can cancel online anytime - easy instructions are here, and a link to those instructions is also in the footer of every page. We do not offer refunds or partial/pro-rated refunds for months already billed.
What is included?
The collection currently includes over 200 video lessons and PDF’s, and over 24 hours of video - an incredible value of over $2,500! There are materials for beginners, intermediate players, and highly advanced artist-level violinists. Try the Study Planner to get recommended lessons for your level, or browse the site to get an idea of what we offer.
Our lessons break down the technique, show you how to practice, and de-mystify many complex issues of violin playing. Most videos are filmed in HD with clear demonstrations, and everything is available to stream online 24/7. Detailed lessons on individual etudes, pieces, and exercises bring conservatory-level training - often only available to a select group of private students - to your computer, available 24/7.
What is not included?
This site does not give personal feedback or individualized instruction, only pre-recorded materials available to stream online. This is intended as a supplement to violin lessons, not a teach-yourself course. (Be very skeptical of anyone who tells you it is possible learn the violin without an in-person teacher!) You should use this site under the guidance of a qualified, professional teacher to make sure you are understanding the material correctly.
This does not include an instrument or sheet music. (This would be the same with almost any serious teacher.) You will have to buy or rent an instrument, some accessories, and sheet music. We put together a guide for buying supplies here.
Please read the Terms and Conditions for a full description of exclusions and other important qualifications.
Who is Joshua Peckins?
Violinist Joshua Peckins has taught for over a decade in Vienna and Boston, and is on the faculty of the New England Conservatory Prep School. Former students are currently pursuing successful performance careers in the United States, Canada, England, and Austria, and have been accepted into the Eastman School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, Boston Conservatory, Longy School of Music, the Prayner Conservatory in Vienna, the San Francisco Conservatory, the Schulich School of Music at McGill, Colombia, and MIT.
In addition to teaching, he has enjoyed a successful performance career, ranging from Carnegie Hall to Bejing’s Performing Arts Center to Palais Palfay in Vienna. He currently performs as one of New England’s most active solo recitalists. Click here to read his full performance bio or click here to watch live performance clips.
Want to learn more?
The best way to discover Peckins Studio Online is with a free trial. Click here to get 2-weeks of unlimited access absolutely free (first time subscribers only) - have a look at all the lessons, and decide for yourself if this can help you achieve your goals.
Read the Beginner’s Guide, or use the Study Planner to find lessons appropriate to your level, whether absolute beginner, conservatory student, or professional.
Our FAQ has a lot more information, or scroll down to read the story of making Peckins Studio Online.
Want to learn more?
Want more details? Click here to read our back-story, and learn more about how we can support your goals.
Want to watch some lessons? You can browse the site totally free to see exactly what we offer. There are many sample lessons embedded in the site. All those text links for lessons? If you’re a member, clicking them will pop up the lesson!
Ready to get started now? Click here to start a free trial, and get immediate, unlimited access absolutely free for 2-weeks (first time subscribers only). There’s no commitment to continue, and you can cancel anytime. This is the best way to try out the lessons, and see if this program works for you. Click here to sign up.