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Many think Paganini took his secrets to his grave
He didn't. Watch this video to learn Paganini's Secret:
Is this you?
“I wish my violin progress went faster...”
“Do I really need to practice all this and see little to no result?”
“When can I finally play really interesting repertoire?”
“Is this hard long route the only way? Is there no easier way?”
Do you feel that every time you pick up a new piece you're starting over? You still don't really KNOW the violin inside out.
I know how you feel and I have the solution:
Practice
Learn to practice Paganini style, so you make most of the practice time you have
Exercises
Learn the fastest track to violin virtuosity and Paganini's Caprice 24
Guidance
Ask questions and send in videos for feedback when and if you want
Learn from the comfort of your own home
- 24/7 Access to your violin lessons
- Mobile and tablet friendly
- Learn at your own pace
- Streaming Video Lessons
- Practice Instructions
- Slow Play Along
- Daily Exercises
- Close Up Demos
- Practice Plans
- Sheet Music

Meet Your Teacher

Vivien Hoffman
Concert Violinist & Master Teacher
Vivien started violin lessons at age five and studied with Ruggiero Ricci at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. She is a rare gem: an international concert violinist with a pure and romantic interpretation style, who knows how to break everything she learned from great masters down into easy to understand lessons.
- •Started violin at age 5
- •Studied at Universität der Künste Berlin from age 9
- •Studied with legendary Ruggiero Ricci
- •International concert violinist
“There is only one scale and one position”— Nicolo Paganini
The Curriculum
A systematic path from where you are now to Paganini's Caprice 24
Foundation
12 weeksBuild the foundational left hand technique with chords and finger independence.
Strength Building
12 weeksDevelop finger strength and dexterity through systematic exercises.
Advanced Technique
14 weeksStretches, double stops, shifts and starting glissando technique.
Virtuosity
16 weeksAdvanced left hand pizzicato, stretches, double stops, and glissando scales.
Position Work
45 weeksSecond, fourth, and fifth positions with advanced techniques.
Higher Positions
15 weeksSixth position and beyond. Professional level left hand technique.
Let's sum it up
Total Value
$ 7,100+
Paganini's Secret works!
Here's what our students say:
“The focus on chords is an eye-opener. I noticed already in the second week an improvement in pitch. Why has no one told me before? Also the way of studying velocity has helped me, especially in orchestral playing, and that in just a few weeks. Through the highly structured approach of the assignments my playing has improved more in a few weeks than normally in a whole year.”
Mathilde Maijer
The Netherlands
“Without this program I doubt I would have lasted. I would have been getting so frustrated because of lack of progress with my left hand… not knowing how to fix it. After about two months of Paganini's Secret when I opened my eyes, I see different fingers. It looks like a violin left hand that can do things some violinists only can do after many years.”
Yona M
Germany
“Vivien is an AMAZING instructor. She is very thorough and clearly cares about helping her students improve. I am always excited to watch her feedback videos and apply her teachings to my playing. Her videos keep me busy for a long time and applying the techniques she teaches has really helped to improve my playing overall.”
Jenn Reynolds
USA
“WOW! How to describe Vivien. You are a real gem of a teacher. You are very encouraging. I love how you break down the steps of learning an exercise or technique into manageable bits, makes it less intimidating. The program is a challenge, but the structured approach makes it achievable.”
Student
USA
“Vivien and Zlata are one of the finest master teachers of the violin. Not only will they get you results: they are very pleasant, dedicated, patient, friendly and open-minded people. No matter your age or background, they will set you in the right mindset and give you the tools to achieve your goals.”
Student
International
Questions you might have...
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