Group class semesters run for 10 weeks, sequentially. Classes consist of 3 - 20 students, depending. Summer and Winter semesters end in a concert where all students can dazzle their friends and family with their newly learned skills.

Prices range from about $16 - $36 per class, depending on the package purchased. Late enrollments are accepted but may need a few private lessons to catch up. We will be working through a curriculum, so it is important that each student takes the material covered in class and practices it at home before the next class. Each class will build one upon the next. Many students like learning in a group setting as they are all learning a new instrument at the same time. Even beginners learn from one another as everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses. You might be great at rhythm, whereas your stand partner really knows how to nail the right notes every time. You will learn a lot just from playing with other musicians of any level and any instrument. Group classes were formed so you can experience the joy, self-improvement and accountability involved in playing in group, to give you a reason to practice more and to improve your ability to read and play sheet music. Your skill will be increased through playing with others and working through the challenges that playing new music offers. Additionally, the students of NYC Violin Studio are just great people to be around, so get ready to make some new friends!

NYC Violin Studio runs these class levels for group classes:
1. Absolute Beginner
2. Beginner
3. Late Beginner
4. Early Intermediate
5. Intermediate (Student Orchestra)

Absolute Beginners have either never touched a violin, have little or no formal training on the violin, or have played for such a short time so long ago in the past that they want a fresh start. The first several classes are the base of the rest of the semester, so really try to make sure not to miss those. Our specialized curriculum  allows us to get this out of the way quickly but correctly. You are welcome to join the class once the semester has already begun, but know that it will take at least 1-2 private lessons to catch you up to the group class, at which point we will gladly have you join in for the rest of the semester. Any further catching up you need to do can be done in the group class setting with the help of the assistant violin teacher. The Beginner Class is perfect for students who have completed the Absolute Beginner Class. You know this is the right class for you if you can play a D Major Scale. The Student Orchestra is for Late Beginner and Intermediate students. This class is right for you if you know how to read music in first position in a couple different keys. 1st Violin typically shift into third position and have a more recognizable or faster melody and 2nd violin typically stays in first position and has a little bit of an easier part. As students advanced. this class-turned-orchestra was formed because playing through pieces became more important than techniques that needed to be learned. Violin players really never get to stop practicing, so if you want to make music with a group, but not stress out about a super hard part, and want great songs to play, then this is the group for you. The Group Technique Intensive was formed to work intensively on left and right hand technique. So much goes into making a beautiful tone (right hand), other bowing techniques are explored (right hand), the left hand must be sped up, higher positions must be approached, and there are so many more fun things to learn that you'll just have to find out about in person! Playing in an ensemble is fun, keeps you accountable on your violin progress and you will get to perform for family and friends in a concert at the end of the semester. Cellists are actively being sought for the student orchestra.

Classes typically have 6-10 students in attendance, depending on the type of class and the day of the week. Classes can have as many as 20 students at times. Classes must have a minimum of 3 enrollments to start the semester.