Gentle, playful violin lessons for children aged 3 to 5 in London, taught by instructors who specialise in the very youngest.Gentle, playful violin lessons for children aged 3 to 5.
Violin lessons for toddlers in London
Inspiring a lifelong love of music.
Lessons for every levelA joyful first introduction
Whether your child is a complete beginner or already learning to play the violin, lessons are matched to their level so they progress at a comfortable pace.A playful first taste of music.
Expert instructorsExpert instructors
Our violin instructors have studied with some of Europe’s finest musicians and specialise in teaching children rather than adults.Specialists in teaching children.
Nurturing and supportiveNurturing and supportive
Children are never judged or criticised. They are guided with patience and positivity, and every milestone is celebrated.Patient, encouraging teaching.
Building confidenceBuilding confidence
Our goal is to help children grow in confidence, discipline and a love for music that lasts a lifetime.Confidence, focus and joy.
Learning the correct technique with an excellent violin instructor is the foundation of everything that follows in your child’s musical life.
Every new skill has to be learnt the right way from the start, so that bad habits never form and never have to be undone later.
Even though they are still very small, toddlers aged 3 to 5 are perfectly able to hold a small violin and to start producing beautiful sounds from it.
They first learn how to place their feet, stand in a relaxed way and hold their violin, before discovering the basic technique called pizzicato and finally beginning to use their bow.
As they come to understand the nature of the instrument, they are progressively led towards the fundamentals of music — notes and rhythms — through games created by their instructor.
All our violin instructors have been chosen for their qualifications and their experience with toddlers, but also for their kind and patient personalities.
Being inspired and encouraged gently, from day one, is what allows a small child to develop a real passion for the violin and to enjoy every lesson.
Violin lessons for toddlers in Fitzrovia, Central London
Our violin lessons for toddlers (ages 3 to 5) are held in Fitzrovia (W1) and in studios across Central London, taught one to one by instructors who specialise in teaching young players.
Toddlers meet the violin through play — musical games, familiar songs and very short exercises — so the first months build attention, rhythm and enjoyment rather than pushing for performance.
Lessons run weekly on a set day and time, and children can join at any point in the year rather than waiting for a term to begin. You can also see all our violin lessons for ages 3 to 18.
Course details
- Lessons are paid monthly, in advance
- Weekly lessons on a set day and time — join at any point in the year
- Lesson durations: 20 or 30 minutes
- Lessons in Fitzrovia (W1) and studios across Central London
Common questions
Where are the violin lessons held?
In Fitzrovia, W1 — a few minutes from Oxford Circus and Great Portland Street — and in studios across Central London.
Who are the teachers?
Experienced performers and teachers who have studied under some of Europe’s finest musicians, and who specialise in teaching children rather than adults.
How are the lessons structured?
Weekly, on a set day and time. Each lesson builds technique, musical expression and confidence together rather than drilling one at the expense of the others, and the balance is matched to your child rather than to a fixed syllabus.
How long is each violin lesson?
Lessons are 20 or 30 minutes. Twenty minutes suits most toddlers; thirty suits those who can hold their attention for longer.
When can my child start?
At any point in the year. Lessons are weekly on a set day and time, and are paid monthly.
Does my child need to have played before?
No. Complete beginners are welcome, and lessons are tailored to the level your child is starting from.
What if my child is not especially talented?
Then they are like almost every child who starts. Talent is not the entry requirement — attention is, and a good teacher builds that. Children are never judged or criticised here, and progress is measured against where your child began rather than against anybody else.
What is the minimum commitment?
Two months. Lessons are paid monthly, and notice of four teaching weeks can be given from the end of the first month — so the shortest possible commitment is two months.
Do we need a violin at home?
Yes. Your child needs an instrument to practise on between lessons, and having a good one from the first week makes a real difference to how much they enjoy it. If you are not sure what to buy, ask us and we will recommend something.
Can my child take ABRSM or Trinity exams?
Yes, and they are optional. Grades give a course structure and something to aim at, and the certificate at the end is worth more to a child than adults tend to expect.
How much should my child practise?
Fifteen minutes a day is plenty to begin with, rising as they get older and more able. Daily and short beats weekly and long.
Can I sit in on the lesson?
Yes. It helps you understand what the teacher is asking for, which makes practice at home easier. If your child concentrates better alone with the teacher, that is worth respecting too.
Do you offer a discount for siblings?
No. Our teachers are paid for their expertise and their time, and a sibling lesson takes as much of both as any other.
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A child who learns the violin develops three gifts for life:
a trained ear, the discipline to master something difficult,
and the ability to express what words cannot.
These are gifts that remain long after childhood.
Lessons are in Fitzrovia, W1, and studios across Central London.
20 or 30 minutes, weekly, on a set day and time.
Your child can begin at any point in the year —
there is no need to wait for September.
We reply to every enquiry within one or two working days.
