Learn to Fiddle online violin lessons

Learn to Fiddle: Online Violin Lessons with Fiddle Tunes

Pssst… wanna learn to fiddle? This beginner‑friendly online course from Red Desert Violin gives you everything you need to start playing violin with fiddle tunes — even if you’ve never touched a violin before.

  • I’ve got everything you need (except the fiddle — you’ll bring that part!).
  • No prior music or violin experience is required — that’s Lora’s job!
  • With over 35 years of teaching and performance, master teacher Lora Staples will guide you step‑by‑step through the Learn to Fiddle journey.
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Why Learn to Fiddle with Red Desert Violin?

Learn to Play Violin…with Fiddle Tunes!

Fun and Gratifying!

You’ll have so much fun in this course, you won’t realize how much work you are doing. You will begin to enjoy results right away.

Keep Your Options Open

Most methods teach classical violin as a pre-requisite to fiddling OR they dive into fiddling with no technical instruction. This course gives you both, and will allow you to diversify to other styles later.

You're in Good Hands

You will learn lots of fiddle tunes, sure, but you will also learn essential technique that will allow you to sound GOOD while keeping your options open to play ANY style later on!

You Need This Course If You Want to Learn to Fiddle

  • Beginner friendly: You have no idea where to begin.
  • Light and fun approach: You want to learn violin in a way that feels enjoyable.
  • Second chance: You tried to learn fiddle before and gave up.
  • Affordable and convenient: You need lessons that fit your budget and schedule.
  • Guidance for self‑taught players: You just need some extra support to progress.
  • Deeper concepts: You want to learn about playing in tune, tone, and technique.
  • Flexible style: You aren’t sure if you want fiddle or classical violin.
  • Closet learners: Many adults prefer to study privately at first — that’s ok! Learn for yourself! After about 4 months, you’ll be able to play songs that impress friends and family.

Essential Fiddle and Violin Skills You’ll Gain

  • Lots of fun tunes: Build your repertoire with engaging fiddle songs.
  • Play by ear: Develop listening skills through in‑depth ear training.
  • Left hand form: Improve speed and accuracy with proper technique.
  • Bow technique: Gain control and expression in your playing.
  • Good tone production: Learn how to create a beautiful sound.
  • Music theory basics: Understand the foundations of how music works.
  • Scales and arpeggios: Strengthen your technical foundation.
  • Nashville Shuffle: Master this essential fiddling rhythm.
  • Slurring technique: Smoothly connect notes for expressive phrasing.
  • String crossing: Navigate transitions with ease and precision.
  • Playing posture: Maintain comfort and prevent strain while playing.
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What Red Desert Violin Students Are Saying

People just like you are learning to play the violin with my lessons.

I tried to find out what I was doing with each hand to produce the ugly sound. So I paid close attention to my physical movements. Voila! Several of your lessons flashed before my eyes :). One was the three elements of tone production. Another was the dreaded broken chicken wing. A third was colle and hand. A fourth was left hand death grip. So I took them one by one to see what difference each would make. Again voila! The ugly sound went away. … I can now believe that I actually could get some tunes down well. And a change in a part of one’s limiting belief system is a very big deal from my point of view. So thank you and congrats on finding a way to do that for so many of us.
Jarl N.

Lansing, MI

When I started to play the violin, I tried several things to teach myself how. Traditional lessons were, at the time, completely out of the question since I was a truck driver full time, and out there in The Real World. … What you have is the best, and absolutely perfect, way for me to learn.

You’re fun! You have ways of teaching that suits me and my learning abilities. I can take my time, go at a pace that allows me to have a life also. You know, work and such. If I feel I want to take 2 weeks, or even more, to do a week lesson, well, so be it. You aren’t yelling at me to hurry up and get it already.

I did a lot of research before I settled on you. There are many choices for computer aided violin instruction out there. You were the most human, most fun, most real.

Karis B

Alaska

I am a trained musician, and I have had teachers. Good teachers. But none have pointed out these fun, interesting, and IMPORTANT, tricks, techniques, and exercises like Lora does. When Lora shows something like RINGY NOTES or 3 pig races, or Practice your Bow in a Mirror, for example, and then she sums it up with: Do this every day and it will PAY OFF BIG TIME… or she says: You”ll get Lots of BANG for Your BUCK HERE… well, that motivates me!

And it’s really happening. I actually enjoy practicing for the first time in my life, and I’m 54. LOL It’s because the way Lora breaks it down, it’s do-able. You are able to take each little skill and see how and where you need to fix it. Then all the little skills fit together like a big puzzle that I finally realize is POSSIBLE for me to ACCOMPLISH. This is a very fun approach. THANK YOU

Cyd R

Ocala, FL

Inside the Learn to Fiddle Experience


“Fiddle First” Part One includes the following:

  • Over 100 lesson videos teaching essential technique to get you started right
  • Over 50 videos and playalongs teaching 10 fun fiddle tunes while developing ear training
  • In depth instruction and Ear Training drills
  • Printable sheet music
  • Printable lesson summaries and practice assignments
  • Scales lessons focusing ONLY on the scales you absolutely need for this course
  • Access to me for questions and support
  • Access to amazing technical support
  • …and more to come in Fiddle First Part 2, 3, and 4!

Plus, unlimited access to your lesson videos for two full years.

One of the best things about Red Desert Violin is our delivery and student care. The lesson videos allow you to “self-serve” at your own pace, but you are not on your own! We don’t just throw you in and hope you can swim! Help is never more than a click away!

  • Sign up and create your username and password. This gives you your very own Red Desert lesson portal.
  • Access your lessons any time you want from your private “My.RedDesertViolin.com” member portal.
  • You have unlimited access to my help and technical support for two full years after your final payment.
  • You have access to your lessons for two full years after your final payment. After that, affordable access extensions are available.
  • Watch the videos as often as you like, on any device with a fast internet connection.


What if I get stuck and need help?

This is one of Red Desert Violin’s most valuable features. Ask your questions through email or in the comments and I will personally answer your question. If you need tech support, our very kind and patient tech guru, Beth, will get you on track.

What if I take longer than three months?

That is FINE. You have up to two years to complete this course. I want to PUSH you to avoid “stalling out” or getting stuck. So I want you to push yourself, but also take the time that you need to absorb these important skills.

What if my private teacher disagrees with what you teach me?

Any good teacher recognizes multiple approaches to common topics. Most teachers will applaud your resourcefulness, because private lessons time is limited, and if you are able to address issues outside lesson time, it leaves more time for your teacher to work with you.

Can I go faster than the pace you recommend?

Absolutely. My course is structured on the average private student I have witnessed. You may need to go slower or faster for your own needs.

I am a teacher, and I have a student who needs this course. How should I proceed?

I would suggest that both you and your student purchase the course. You will want to have access to the same lessons your student is watching so you can help them. After you go through the course once, you will know exactly how to help future students.

What if I don’t have a private teacher?

If you need help finding a GOOD private teacher, I can help you. But if you are self-instructing, keep in close contact with me and ask questions. I work very hard to be the next best thing to private, in-person instruction.

Do I need to buy music?

Nope! Printable sheet music is included with your course materials.

How long will I have access to my lessons?

You will have access to all of the lessons for two full years after your final payment. After that, you can purchase extended access for as long as you want for only $30 per year.

Ready to Get Started? Full Access

$US57/month
  • Access to all lesson videos for two years after your final payment
  • Need more time? Affordable access extensions are available as often as you want (only $30 per year)
  • Watch as often as you like on any device
  • RISK-FREE 60 day guarantee! You’ll love these lessons or your money back
  • FREE access to your teacher Lora for two full years after your final payment
  • FREE access to technical support for two full years after your final payment
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