Basic course of studies

Basic course of studies at the IVA (3 years)

In the three-year basic course of studies, you will acquire the ability to perform a larger repertoire of solo concerts and recital pieces with technical and musical confidence. You thoroughly study violin technique.

The basis for this course of studies is the standard repertoire (concertos by Bach, Mozart, Bruch, Mendelssohn, Beethoven and solo works by Bach, Paganini and Ysaÿe, etudes by Kreutzer and others).

Course content:

  • music theory and harmonic analysis, as well as basics and knowledge of professional violin technique
  • the ability to work independently and to study new works by internalizing important violin skills
  • notation (Sibelius)
  • orchestral studies
  • Romantic repertoire
  • chamber music
  • literature studies
  • performance training
  • memorization training
  • music history
  • piano technique for violinists (including beginners)
  • rhythm training

01 Application

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 one year before the final exam.

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 experience).

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