Beginner Level


What Will I Learn?


The beginner level of UVC will help the complete beginner to get started playing in no time. You will learn:

  • What violin equipment to get
  • How to set up your violin equipment
  • How to hold your violin and bow
  • The basics of proper technique
  • How to play fun songs
  • How to improvise with scales

And so much more!!



What Comes with the Course?


We will provide you with so many amazing resources to help you learn the violin fast and easy:

  • Video streaming lessons
  • Practice plans
  • Playalongs
  • Sheet Music
  • Access to the private Facebook group to ask questions


Mads Tolling

Your UVC Instructor:

Mads Tolling


For the Ultimate Violin Course, you need the Ultimate instructor, right? Mads is a 2x Grammy Award-Winning violinist, and has 35+ years of experience shredding on the violin. He has taught thousands of students over the years, and he will be with you every step of the way on your journey!

Beginner Curriculum


  Beginner Course - Getting Started
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  Episode 1 - Violin Equipment Overview
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  Episode 2 - Violin Equipment Recommendations
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  Episode 3 - How to Learn with UVC
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  Episode 4 - Holding the Violin & Bow: The Basics
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  Episode 5 - Placing the Violin Bands
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  Episode 6 - Tuning the Violin & Checking the Bands
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  Episode 7 - Violin & Bow Maintenance
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  Episode 8 - The Right Hand & the Bow
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  Episode 9 - Learn a Pop Song - "Clocks"
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  Episode 10 - The Left Hand & the A Major Scale
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  Episode 11 - How to Relax While Playing the Violin
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  Episode 12 - Learn a Jazz Tune - "When the Saints Go Marching In"
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  Episode 13 - Learn a Classical Piece - "Allegro"
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  Episode 14 - Musical Definitions & Theory
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  Episode 15 - Learn a Folk Song (Part 1) - "Dueling Banjos"
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  Episode 16 - Learn a Folk Song (Part 2) - "Dueling Banjos"
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  Episode 17 - Learn a Jazz Tune - "Meet the Flintstones"
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  Episode 18 - Learn a Happy Song - "Happy Birthday"
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  Episode 19 - Learning a Rap Song (Part 1) - "Old Town Road"
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  Episode 20 - Learn a Rap Song (Part 2) - "Old Town Road"
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  Episode 21 - A Major Scale Techniques
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  Episode 22 - Noodling Around with Funny Sounds
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  Episode 23 - G, C, & D Scales: Major & Pentatonic
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  Episode 24 - Learn a Folk Song - "Pop Goes the Weasel"
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  Episode 25 - Learn How to Read Music: Focus on the Notes
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  Episode 26 - Learn How to Read Music: Focus on the Rhythms
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  Episode 27 - Learn a Classical Piece - "Ode to Joy"
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Frequently Asked Questions


Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?

If you want to try playing the violin to see if it is for you, don’t worry! We offer a full 30-day refund, no questions asked. Just email [email protected], and we will help you out.



If I have any questions, can I contact Mads?

When you join the Ultimate Violin Course, you get access to our private Facebook group. There, you can ask Mads (or other students) any questions! You can also post videos to check your technique, or show off your awesome progress.