Advanced course of studies /Soloist class

Advanced course of studies/soloist class at the IVA (2 years)

In the two-year soloist class, you will acquire the ability to perform nationwide as a soloist and to perform the most difficult pieces professionally and in public. Your repertoire includes the great violin concertos, virtuoso pieces, solo works by Bach, Paganini, Bartók etc.

The basis for the soloist class is either a completed basic course of studies at the IVA or a significant technical and musical level. 

Course content:

  • notation (Sibelius)
  • development of practical solutions: specialization in strengths and market opportunities
  • independent arrangements and improvisation
  • on request composing own works for violin (unique selling point)
  • concertmaster training
  • Romantic repertoire
  • chamber music
  • coaching for recordings and concert

01 Application

If you have not completed the basic course of studies at the IVA, you apply with a video in which you briefly introduce yourself and talk about your career as a violinist so far and your professional goals.

Present 3 pieces from different eras with different characters

(length of the video 25 minutes max.)

02 Exams

An internal intermediate exam takes place halfway through the soloist class.



The official final exam consists of a video in which you perform a representative concert program of at least 3 eras, including a violin concerto (with piano accompaniment) and a virtuoso piece, which is then published online (YouTube etc.).

04 Certificate

After passing the final exam, you will receive a certificate with which you can successfully start your professional life.

03 Fees/Other

The fees for one year of studies are 2949 euros (payable in advance of the respective year at the latest four weeks before the start of the course / year of studies). It is possible to start a course at any time during the calendar year.

Each year of study consists of a total of 38 hours of individual lessons, which are usually spread over the entire year of study (38 weeks).

If you are interested, please contact us for a free consultation. In the run-up to your studies, you can also book one or more private lessons so we can get to know each other.

The regular period of studies is 3 years in the basic course of studies, 2 years in the other courses of studies, and can be shortened if you are suitably qualified (excellent level or many years of professional.

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