The Violinacademy - Morales Violin Education GmbH Reviews 

I started with The Violinacademy as an adult beginner, with no prior experience playing any musical instrument(my daughter started playing violin in third grade, and listening to her practice sparked my own interest in learning). What I really appreciate is how well-structured and easy to follow the curriculum is. Each lesson builds naturally on the previous one, and if you follow the instructions and practice consistently, by the time you play your first piece of music, you may be amazed by how good you sound!

Another wonderful discovery along the way has been how much my ear has improved. I can now distinguish notes and intervals much more easily just by listening, which is something I could not do before.

Another great aspect of the program is the mentorship. You have a mentor to turn to whenever you have questions or encounter challenges, and the guidance and support they provide are excellent.

For adults who are serious about learning the violin, I highly recommend The Violinacademy. What makes this program special is that it teaches you how to play the violin as a whole, rather than simply moving from one string to the next or from one piece of music to another. I'm already delighted by how much progress I've made in just five months, and the experience has only deepened my appreciation for this beautiful instrument!

Before finding this academy, I started learning on my own, but I had learned everything completely wrong. I work a lot and had very little time to focus. Antoine's method was my lifesaver—the routine of just 15 minutes every day is extremely good and fits perfectly with a busy schedule. Lesson 2 and everything created in the courses helped me tremendously. What I love most is how attentive the teachers are. They never let you move forward if you didn’t fully understand a lesson or if you struggled with the previous one. They give you all the time in the world and explain it to you again and again, as many times as needed, until you succeed. I recommend it from the bottom of my heart!

Violin Academy is an excellent program. I’ve been with The Violin Academy for only 3 months and I’ve already played at a record store. We have professionals who play there and the piece I played was done so well because of the knowledge I learned with the violin Academy. I felt confident and my music sounded good to my audience.

My teacher Martin been incredibly helpful and patient in helping me break my bad habits in terms of my bow hand, and now my tone is much more consistent and smooth. Antoine has put so much work and nuggets of wisdom in his lectures, and I find this very helpful in building my understanding of the instrument in the complex nuances for achieving a beautiful sound.

The program has helped take my training to a more focused level. Following the steps laid out in the Violin Pyramid Method guides me through each lesson keeping me working and focused on my sound quality, my bow hold and stroke, strings and my left hand - nothing is left out! With each lesson my playing and confidence improve. The system is working!

My sound quality had not improved after taking private violin lessons for over a year. I have been with Violin Academy for about 9 months, and my sound quality has improved dramatically. The systematic approach taught helps determine exactly what to do to improve sound quality. I am truly grateful to Antoine, the platform he has built, and the excellent teachers he has provided!

I highly recommend the Violin Academy for adults returning to the violin after an absence or those that are self taught such as myself. The lessons are sequential and concise, building one upon the other. The platform itself is elegant and supports the student with a variety of modules. Antoine is dedicated to your success. I have made significant improvements in a few short months!

Admittedly, the Violin Academy is a bit pricey, but you get a lot of bang for your buck. Firstly, you get access to Anton's method for learning violin, which is really geared towards adult beginners. He really walks you through the program, from the ground up. You don't need to have much beginning music theory to get started with the program.

Next, You get connected to high-quality, excellent, patient teachers. Depending on your price tier level (because there are different subscription packages, basically), you can even get mentored one-on-one by one of them.

For the most part, though, even at the basic subscription level, you will get access to group classes where they coach you on different aspects of violin playing, educate you on fun facts about violin history or famous violinists, and even occasional live concerts.

You're also connected to a friendly and supportive community. You get to talk to them through the forums on the platform or see them at your group classes.

Lastly, the platform is always continuously improving. Antoine's dedication to excellence is clearly seen in every inch of the Violin Academy, from the website design to the mentorship, the group classes, and the method itself. Everything is excellent and worth the investment if you are serious about learning violin as an adult.

Since joining the Violin Academy I've look forward to practicing everyday and enjoy listening to my recordings. Antoine's system of building a solid foundation was exactly what I was looking for not to mention the added bonus of weekly live group lessons, one on one lessons and a supportive community. I'm very happy with my progress and am truly starting to play my violin beautifully. Thank you Antoine and the Violin Academy team!

After years of playing the violin I was surfing the YouTube App to try to find some instruction that would improve my playing ability. As a result I found an interesting video by Antoine Morales the founder of the Violin Academy which I found really informative. After some deliberation I made the decision to join the Violin Academy. As a result of that decision, I have been amazed to find out how much I actually didn't know about playing the violin after years of playing that has made a profound improvement in my violin playing ability. My instructor, Martin Noh, recently tweaked my thumb position which made an immediate improvement in my bowing. His detailed instruction and encouragement has inspired me to continue to get better with my overall playing ability, which to me can only happen as a person begins to improve their bowing ability. Also, Karen Egger's practice sessions have really helped me to improve my playing.
I also really appreciate Antoine's great instructional videos provided for each level!
Thursday is the only day of the week that I can't participate in the live practice sessions so I appreciate that the Academy provides recordings of all the training sessions.
Overall, I feel lucky to have found the violin academy. Antoine Morales has created an exceptional school for learning the violin to improve all levels of ability. It far exceeds all of my previous in person training!
Sincerely
Jo House

Hello Antoine, I'm now in week 6. I wanted to write today to thank you for your lessons, and especially for the joy that you radiate. 🌞 Your perseverance in pursuing your path to becoming a professional is also incredibly encouraging to me! Thank you so much for your emails as well; I always try my best to integrate these insights into my practice. I would also like to take this opportunity to say how grateful I am that Martin is my teacher. Learning with him is a true pleasure.Warmest regards,Helena Schiemenz

I had the good fortune to be accepted into the Violin Academy in February of 2026 to pursue my 40 year love affair with the violin. Due to circumstances that life sometimes just delivers I never had the benefit of consistent guidance from a Violin Instructor. I started with the Suzuki method at a time with there was no internet for additional help. I did not have a discerning eye to correct my improper bow hold or left hand frame and proceeded to play improperly for over forty years. I am now learning the proper technique to make a beautiful sound with the Violin. My working life was as an educator both in the classroom and online as well as teaching Exercise Physiology and Gerontology and exercise classes for all ages. I know a good teacher when I see one and Antoine Morales and Elizabeth who are my teachers are A+ Educators and motivators. The Violin Academy platform is organized and set up to help students succeed in a step by step process. This is exactly what I need. My monthly meeting with Elizabeth and her review of my playing by video are what are helping me to correct my old incorrect habits and form correct new ones. I believe it's never too old to learn something new especially if you have the right information and a cheerleader to accompany you. Both Elizabeth and Antoine are positive, motivational and patient. I may be the Academy's oldest student as I will be 80 next January. I hope to play beautifully for as many years as I have left and I believe that is now possible with the help of Antoine and Elizabeth and the Violin Academy.

Even though I have been playing for many years, I am finding it so helpful to return to basics. Antoine is very good at pinpointing things that I needed to work on. His method makes so much sense to me.

I can highly recommend everyone the Violin Academy, who wants to learn the violin at the fastest and best way possible.

You will have great teachers Like Antoine and Elizabeth. They will show you step by step, the way to learn the violin in your speed without any pressure.

You will have a lot of fun, even more if you‘ll see your progress in a very short time.

And the best thing is, you dont need that much of time to practice. But if you start playing, you dont want to stop, because it makes such a lot of fun to try all the things you‘ve learnd.

Big thanks to Antoine for creating this Academy and share his knowlegde with us!

I highly recommend Antoine Morales’ ViolinAcademy to anyone who is serious about improving their playing in an efficient, fun, and effective way. The teachers are knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about helping you reach your goals. This program gives you strong foundational skills to feel confident playing. While it is not inexpensive, it is absolutely worth it.

For 2 years I struggled to learn violin, with a focus on fiddle. I started with an in-person orchestra instructor who had me playing "Twinkle Twinkle" 12 different ways while the 10-year-old student after me waited at the door. I wanted adult-level instruction, not kid stuff.

I moved online. A lovely fiddler from PEI taught me to play by ear — I even went to his week-long fiddle camp — but there was no real structure or technique. Next came a pre-recorded program that felt promising until the instructor started using farm animals to teach finger patterns. As a grandmother, I felt insulted for my grandchildren.

I tried teaching myself, playing along with favorite tunes night after night. My ear sharpened, but my sound stayed inconsistent, I was stuck on single strings, and I was losing my spirit. I kept telling my husband Joe, "I just wish I could find someone who would teach me from the ground up."

One night, ready to give up, I stumbled on a YouTube video by Antoine Morales. The last name caught my eye — Morales is my maiden name. His accent pulled me in, and when he mentioned The Violinacademy, I Googled it and struck gold. Jeremy handled my interview — professional, thorough, every question answered.

Five weeks in, for the first time, I actually see progress. The bowhold was tricky and I've had some cramping, but I'm getting it. I'm learning theory, reading music, playing by ear, and playing what I see — one step at a time.

Each lesson is beautifully explained, with just the right amount of humor, clear do's and don'ts, a full checklist, sheet music, and daily practice tracking. We send videos for analysis, get personalized feedback, live mentoring, a community that answers immediately, regular seminars, and a full library of recorded content. All at an affordable price.

For the first time, I'm happy to take it slow, undo bad habits, and build a beautiful sound. No shortcuts — and I'm loving the journey.

Thank you Antoine, and thank you Cybéle, Elizabeth, Kelsey, and the whole team. You truly care about every student.

Thank you!
Denise Martin 

Well structured and motivating method to learn the violin as an adult. Great teachers, friendly community and lot's of fun!

I’ve wanted to learn the violin since I was a child, but I never had the chance until mid-2024. I finally started while on vacation.

I live in a remote northern community in Canada and it’s not easy to find a teacher for adult beginners. I also have a family with kids and a full-time job, so staying consistent with practice is tough. I do my best to keep going and stay motivated.

Over the last year and a half, I tried several teachers and online options. My first teacher gave me some basics during vacation. Then back home, I looked for online resources, courses, and paid lessons. I tried a few academies, but none worked well for me. They often felt designed for young kids, not adults, and weren’t effective or practical for me.

I went through three or four teachers before finding Antoine’s Violin Academy. I had my first appointment with Antoine, liked it right away, and signed up. It was not easy for me to get admission, I kept emailing Antoine for a couple of months to book an appointment. Even though their seats were full at the time, he kindly found time to have a one-on-one meeting with me and arranged a spot for me. I’m so thankful to him for going out of his way to make it possible. It’s been about four months now.

The program is great for adult beginners like me. The structure is clear and built for people who want to learn as adults. I had to start from the very beginning again because my earlier foundation wasn’t solid. I had bad habits with posture, finger position, bowing, and more. I had to set aside what I learned before and rebuild properly.

Since starting, I’ve fixed a lot of those mistakes and feel much more confident. I’m still working on them, but the violin academy helps a lot. The online platform, lessons, weekly/bi-weekly check ins, one-on-one meetings and encouragement keep me motivated. My one-on-one check-ins with Antoine and Elizabeth are really helpful. Both are very positive and encouraging wonderful teachers. Kelsey also regularly checks in with me via email and messages, which is very supportive and appreciated.

Even with my busy life, I try to follow the lessons and practice almost every day, or on average 5 days a week. If I can stay on track, I believe I can become very good at playing the violin.

I’m very happy with my progress so far. I highly recommend Antoine’s Violin Academy if you’re an adult wanting to learn violin seriously. If you’re passionate and love the violin, it’s never too late—I’m proof of that.

Antoine Morales' Violin Academy is incredible. The very comprehensive, step-by-step lessons are clearly explained, beautifully filmed, and highly effective.

I have been learning to play the violin for two years with an in-person teacher. Even with hours of daily practice I was not happy with my sound quality, intonation, and lack of progress.

After just the first module of Violin Academy, I have made huge progress. I corrected my bow hold, which greatly improved my sound quality. I corrected my left-hand posture, which greatly improved my intonation. And, I filled in several skills gaps I wasn't even aware I had.

If you are an adult (I am 58) who truly wants to learn to play the violin beautifully. I cannot recommend this program enough. It is well worth the investment.

Note that I am doing the Pro level of the program that includes 2 weekly 1:1 live lessons with Violin Academy teacher, Elizabeth Faidely (who is also an excellent teacher).

The lectures of Antoine Moarales are very helpful for a learner. Therefore I am very thankful.