Hi 

pchoppin said
http://violinlab.com/

I was wondering if anyone has taken any of the course work or joined this site before.  What are your opinions?  What do you think of the instructions?

I would appreciate any opinions from both beginning and advanced players on the content and quality of the material presented on this site.

Hi PChoppin

I joined VLab about three weeks ago. I'm a definitely an FNG (Fiddlin' New Girl) and I got hooked on Beth Blackerby's style of teaching. She's academic yet accessible in her approach and I enjoy that route. She has a very organized method of teaching. There's a listed video syllabus and she provides clear criteria on when to move on in her rubric questionnaire.  I've found that it's keeping me on track. 

From what I understand, she's teaching along the lines of the Suzuki Method: which for beginners is a right-hand first method. The emphasis is on tone which is where I'm at currently. I haven't taken lessons other than online so far.

Violin Lab offers a two-week free membership if you email Beth @ violinlab@gmail.com and ask for it. I went that route then signed up for a paid membership. I felt that the price was very reasonable for the value. 

There ya go.  Thoughts from a Newbie.