Transform your
violin technique
in 12 weeks.
Build skills that will last a lifetime.
A structured, step-by-step system built from the exact process that has gotten every one of my audition-track students into a top music school.
The first cohort will be intentionally small.
Early members will get significantly more personal time with me than will be available in future versions of this course.
"I told my wife as soon as I saw you and I followed, I said, this man is logical. He breaks it down and he's easy to understand. You seem to have an understanding of what needs to be done consistently." — Bob
You're not lacking talent. You're lacking a system.
You practice regularly.
You watch videos.
Maybe you take lessons.
But your tone still isn't consistent, shifts are unreliable, and vibrato feels forced. You can hear the gap between how you sound and how you want to sound, but you can't figure out how to close it.
The problem isn't effort. It's that no one has given you a structured, sequential system that builds real technique from the ground up, the way a top private teacher would.
That's what this course is.
What is Technique Foundations?
A 12-week guided course that mirrors the first 12 weeks
in my private teaching studio.
When transfer students walk into my studio, often behind and preparing for auditions on tight timelines, I can't afford to be vague. I have to know exactly what builds real technique fastest. Over years of doing this under pressure, I've distilled the highest-leverage technical work into a tight, proven sequence: the specific exercises, in the specific order, that take a player from inconsistent fundamentals to playing beautifully and confidently.
The same system works whether you're preparing for an audition or simply want to play the violin with real control, real tone, and real confidence. The fundamentals are the fundamentals. There's no separate path.
This course is that system, made available for the first time outside my studio.
Here's what makes it different from anything else online:
You don't just watch lessons. You open a module each day and practice with me, in real time. I'm on screen doing the exercises with you, guiding your ear and your hands. It's the closest thing to having a professional in the room while you practice, except you can do it every single day.
That daily access is something that even private lessons can't give you. A private lesson gives you 45-60 minutes of guidance and then sends you off to figure out the other six days on your own. This course is with you for every single practice session. It takes all the guesswork out of what you should be working on.
"It really is the next best thing to having a professional practicing in the room with you."
— Charity
After 12 weeks, you will:
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Produce a full, resonant tone, not scratchy, thin, or forced
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Shift accurately and without tension or hesitation
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Have a vibrato that sounds musical, not mechanical
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Play in tune consistently, not by accident
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Know exactly what to practice every single day
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Own a complete practice system that keeps working long after the course ends
You'll have the skills and the framework to direct your own technical growth
from here on out.
How the course works:
Each day, you open a module and follow a structured practice session. The curriculum introduces new concepts gradually and gives you enough time with each one that it becomes a real habit before the next layer is added.
Your daily practice flow:
1. Bow exercises (your warmup)
2. Tone exercise (A-Bows)
3. Left hand exercise
4. Shifting
5. Vibrato
6. Scales
7. Etudes
8. Review
9. Repertoire
Every day is planned for you. You press play and practice.
What's included:
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12 weeks of structured daily modules
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Concept lessons that explain the why behind each technique
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Demonstration videos that show you exactly how
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Guided practice sessions where you practice with me in real time
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The Practice Sheet System: a framework that builds day by day into a complete technical routine you keep for life
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Before-and-after recording so you can hear your own transformation
This is not another YouTube channel or lesson library.
Most online violin content gives you information. This course gives you transformation.
On YouTube, I have to work within the constraints of the platform. The algorithm rewards certain formats, and that sometimes means making choices that prioritize visibility over ideal teaching. I'm proud of my YouTube content, and I believe it's some of the best free violin education available online.
But there's a structural difference between a library of videos organized by topic and a single integrated system that builds on itself day after day, week after week, with me guiding your practice in real time.
In this course, every decision is made to optimize for your progress. No compromises.
Browse by topic and pick what interests you
Watch, then figure out how to practice on your own
Organized by topic (tone series, shifting series, etc.)
You decide what to work on each day
Follow a structured daily sequence
Practice with me in real time
A single 12-week progression where every day
builds on the last
Your practice is planned for you
YouTube/Lesson Libraries
Technique Foundations
"I'm starting to see more consistency in both my finger placement and my tone. I feel like I miss so many basics. Now I think I'll be headed in the right direction."
The person behind this course
I'm David Price, the founder of Price Violin Academy. I'm a professional violinist and I've spent over a decade performing professionally, including with professional orchestras, recording for Netflix shows and major motion pictures, and performing alongside artists like Andrea Bocelli, Kristin Chenoweth, The Killers, The National Parks, Bruce Springsteen, Lea Salonga, and many others.
Even though I'm an active performer, teaching has always been what I've prioritized. It's where I feel I have the most impact. I hold a Master of Music in Violin Performance, I'm a registered Suzuki instructor, and I've taught at the collegiate level.
What I've become known for is something specific: taking students whose technique is behind where it needs to be and bringing them to the point where they are playing beautifully, confidently, and at a near-professional level, in a fraction of the time most people would expect.
Here's the result:
Every student in my studio who has wanted to get into a top music school has gotten in, including students accepted on full scholarship to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the McDuffie Center, Brigham Young University, and Arizona State University.
This course is the system behind those results.
Is this course for you?
You should be at least at a Suzuki Book 3 level (or equivalent) to get the most from the content in this course.
Beyond that, there's no ceiling. This system has helped advancing students, pre-conservatory players, and even violin teachers sharpen their own playing and teaching.
It's built for you if:
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You practice regularly but feel stuck or inconsistent
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You want a clear, structured path instead of piecing things together from scattered videos
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You're willing to commit to about an hour of focused daily practice
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You want to understand technique deeply enough to direct your own growth. going forward
This is probably not for you if:
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You're a complete beginner who hasn't held a violin before
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You're looking for quick tricks without real practice
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You want entertainment, not transformation
Why the first cohort is different
I'm keeping the first group small on purpose. I want to be closely involved as the first students go through the material so I can make
the course exceptional.
What that means for you:
By joining early, you'll get significantly more personal time with me than anyone who takes this course in the future. I'll be doing live Q&A sessions, reviewing student progress, and offering direct feedback in a way that simply won't be possible once the course scales. The first cohort is the closest thing to private instruction at a course price point.
FAQs
Q: How much time do I need to commit?
Plan for about an hour of focused practice per day. I wish I could tell you less works, but real technical change on the violin requires consistent daily work. That's the nature of the instrument.
Q: What level do I need to be?
You should be at least at a Suzuki Book 3 level or equivalent. The course assumes you can hold the instrument and produce a basic sound. We rebuild everything else from there.
Q: I already take private lessons. Will this conflict?
It shouldn't. This course focuses on fundamental technique, the kind of work that supports everything else you do. Many of my private students use this exact system alongside their repertoire work.
Q: What if I'm not sure it's for me?
Join the waitlist. It's free and commits you to nothing. When the course opens, you'll get full details so you can decide.
Q: When does the course launch?
The first cohort launches soon. Waitlist members will be the first to know.