Maybe you've been inspired by the musicians, especially the violinists playing while the Titanic was sinking or maybe you've been watching too many violin covers on YouTube. Whatever maybe your reason, learning the violin in Bangalore is easy. We've rounded up some of the top violin schools in Bangalore that you can head to master the instrument in any style you please — Western, Carnatic or Hindustani.
Violin Classes That'll Make You A Pro At Playing Western To Classic Melodies
Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge offers personalised training classes in two levels — Beginner and Advanced. The Beginner course focuses on an introduction to violin, music theory & harmony, posture & hand position, timing, rhythm, popular melodies, and of course practice materials. The Advanced programme covers things such as jazz, scales, repertoire using distinct legato, martele, staccato, and spiccato, and altered harmony.
Location: Ulsoor
Timings: 12 noon to 8 pm Tuesday to Friday and 10 am to 8 pm Saturday to Sunday
Fee: As per course selection
Rhythms College Of Fine Arts
Rhythms College of Fine Arts offers violin courses for Western, Hindustani, and Carnatic-style of playing the violin. All the courses are available in part-time and full-time models and you can always sign up for a few trial classes to see if you want to commit long-term. The professional programmes are conducted with the view that you are looking to pursue violin not just as a hobby but as a passion and possibly a career too.
Location: Multiple locations
Timings: 11 am to 8 pm Wednesday to Saturday, and Monday and 8 am to 6 pm on Sunday
Fee: As per course structure
The Music School Bangalore
The Music School Bangalore offers structured courses that will cover everything from the fundamentals to everything there is to know how to play the violin like a pro. These courses are aimed at people who have music knowledge and otherwise. The course is comprehensive and you will be tested on posture, tuning, developing sound and timing, before learning the different types of styles of play.
Location: Shanti Nagar
Timings: 10 am to 8 pm Wednesday to Monday
Fee: As per course fee
Trishan School
Trishan School of Music provides online and offline learning options for their students. They offer Western and Carnatic Violin courses for those looking to learn either style of playing. The Western course is split into two levels with Level 1 being where you will learn bow holding, basic music theory, learning chords, harmony, and of course performing in the spotlight. The Carnatic Violin course is a 3-level programme.
Location: HSR Layout
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am to 7 pm Saturday and Sunday
Fee: Call to enquire
World Music Conservatory
World Music Conservatory (WMC) offers the Trinity School of London syllabus when it comes to its Western Violin programme. WMC has crafted the programme in such as way that whether you’re a novice or seeking to refine your skills, our dedicated instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.
Location: Malleshwaram
Timings: 10:30 am to 8 pm Tuesday to Friday and 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday
Fee: Please call to enquire
