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A professional place for all Violin lovers: Lessons, accessories, videos, and our latest publications!

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Our new digital workshop

is now available!

"Tone Production on the Violin"

A complete guide to sound - through Physics, technique, and the body.

DISCOVER IT HERE:

https://cathchautard.gumroad.com/l/orflbp

LEARN FROM AN EXPERT!

VIOLIN LESSONS including Theory, technique, musical expression, confidence building, performance and exam preparation.

Where?

🎻 In our Cairns studio — face to face

🌏 Online — anywhere in Australia or worldwide

Who is this for?

Young children & preschoolers
Students preparing for exams, auditions & competitions
Neurodivergent learners (ADHD, ASD...)
Adults — beginners, advanced, or returning players

Why choose us?

25+ years of experience. Students who play with passion, ace their exams, and love every lesson.

Ready to start? Book a first lesson today.

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TESTIMONIALS

Zoe, Trinity Beach

"My daughter is really enjoying learning violin at Cairns Violin Studio. Catherine's teaching style is gentle and encouraging. The flexible mode of online or face-to-face lessons makes it easy. I would highly recommend, to anyone considering learning violin, to book in a lesson and see for yourself"

David P.

“It’s a pleasure to have our 2 girls coached by Catherine. They are both learning and loving the violin and sounding great. Catherine is a wonderful teacher, musician and violinist.”

David C.

“I have had weekly viola lessons from Catherine since April 2020, and can’t recommend her enough as a music teacher.
The lessons are dynamic and individually tailored for each student. Catherine recognises an individual’s musical strengths and takes a nuanced approach to learning and teaching. The progress I’ve made under Catherine’s tutorage has been remarkable, and I always look forward to each lesson.”

Dominic H.

"My daughter describes Catherine as a patient teacher of the violin, who takes the time to listen to her students. With Catherine’s positive and careful guidance m my daughter has evolved her talent with the instrument and her understanding of music. I couldn’t recommend Catherine enough."

Lilly G.

"I am really happy with the progress my daughter has made, in such a short time my daughter is actually playing the violin. Catherine has an amazing rapport and teaching style. She is able to encourage excellence in a relaxed environment. I would definitely recommend her as a violin teacher.
It's difficult to write in words how impressed I am with how well my daughter is developing as a violinist.
She just loves coming to your lessons and trying new things. She is starting to look more comfortable with the violin being an extension of her. I love listening to her and seeing her excitement when she learns something new.
Thank you for the time and care you have put into teaching her a skill that keeps giving. You are an exceptional mentor and teacher, you love what you do and that makes all the difference.".

THE STUDENTS

Our School aged Students

A place to belong, grow and shine.

🎻 Technical excellence at every level

🎭 Concerts, ensembles & studio orchestra

📋 Exam preparation that builds confidence, not just grades

Our students have achieved the highest scores in Australia in ABRSM and AMEB exams — ahead of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Many have gone on to become professional musicians in orchestras around the world.

Adults - you belong here too!

Whether you're a complete beginner or returning after years away — we'd love to teach you.

We understand adult life. Our approach takes into account:

🧘 Stress and physical tension

🧠 Your need to understand and analyse — not just copy

⏰ Flexibility in lesson times and practice pace

Violin becomes your personal development journey — and if you want company, join our chamber music program and share the joy with other musicians.

Step away from work mode. Let the violin be your space.

Take yourself out of the work mindset, and let the violin become your personal space.

Tiny Violinists Welcome! 🎻

Is your toddler drawn to the violin? That's all we need.

We welcome children from age 3 — and we meet each child exactly where they are.

Our little ones develop:

👂 Ear training — pitch and rhythm from the very start

🤏 Fine motor skills through gentle, playful learning

💛 Confidence and a love of music that lasts a lifetime

We believe every child can play the violin. Our job is simply to nurture what's already there.

Music isn't just something we teach — it's something we live.

LESSONS

Lessons take place in a safe and comfortable environment. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch individual lessons. The teaching approach aims at boosting each student’s confidence and motivation, ensuring progress and enjoyment along the way.Modern and classic methods coordinated to adapt to each student's individual style and needs.Understanding the student’s unique abilities, and individual challenges and obstacles is the basis for a flexible teaching approach. Ranging from classical French technical skills to hear and play method, Catherine brings out the best in each student.

Lessons focus

Lessons are tailored to students’ needs and include small group and individual sessions

Ages from 2 to 99 years

Violin ensemble program and public performances
AMEB and ABRSM exam preparation in both violin and music theory, online or face to face

Preparation to national and international competitions
Schools music programs support
Adults teaching from beginners to advanced levels (for your personal enjoyment to professional development)

Online practice sessions with teacher supervision

Clinics for advanced players

Lessons formats

In studio lessons: Individual lessons (violin and theory combined, performance or technical development). Small group lessons (2 to 4 students) and ensemble programs, or a combination of both group and individual lessons.

Online lessons internationally: We excel in virtual teaching with students winning competitions and passing examinations with great success. Some of our students have been online with us for many years. Wherever you are, we can bring our knowledge to you.

Flexible lesson times for adults/ Fixed times for after school hours and children

Music Theory lessons (individual or group according to students’ levels at the time)

Online practice sessions several times per week: This is our new program! We now support students between lessons with guided virtual practice sessions, with or without a buddy! Contact us for more information.

Ensembles and Performances

Being part of a Music School means you also get the opportunity to participate to our ensemble programs and concerts, meet other players, and motivate each other along the way.

According to your level and aspirations, you will be invited to participate to rehearsals and concerts with our Violin Ensembles.

Events and concerts take place along the year, adding the spice of practicing for a purpose.

The End of Year concert gathers Cairns Violin Studio's players of all ages and is a special moment we all enjoy!

Come and join us with your violin @Cairns Violin Studio!

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After school hours lessons can be purchased and booked per Term (discuss the option with your teacher).

Saturday lessons are more flexible and can be purchased as a series of 4 or 8 lessons at a time

School hours lessons Monday to Friday come in series of 4 or 8.

Payment

Prices vary according to the level, duration, format, and recurrence of the lessons :

Lessons packs (4 or 10 lessons)

Term payments

We do not offer free trials any longer, due to our busy timetable.

You can still book a first lesson before enrolling.

VIOLIN SHOP!

We have tested and selected the best products for our students. Teacher and players approved!

Our range:

Mutes - Strings - Bows (synthetic and wood) - Rosin- Violin tuners - Small instruments humidifiers and more

VIOLIN RENTALS:
Students may choose to rent the instrument if they find themselves in a size transitioning phase, or by personal choice.
We offer a range of violins from ¼ to full size. Your teacher can advise the best size for you or your child.

Students will be able to bring the instrument home with them and be presented with an agreement and care sheet.
The teacher reserves the right to terminate the agreement if the violin is not cared for properly.

Upon return of the instrument, if damage has been done, all repair costs must be covered by the customer.

If the violin is damaged beyond repair (or the cost adds up higher than the price of the violin itself), a replacement violin of the same price range as the damaged one will be accepted.

To start your rental, organize a meeting with the teacher, who will assess the size and needs of the student, and provide an agreement form.

VIDEOS

BREATHING COACH
LIFE COACH
CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER

Breathing and music playing come in pairs. Catherine is a fully Yoga alliance qualified 300 hours yoga breathing teacher, adapting her knowledge to bring harmony between the breath and sound production, restoring balance within the nervous system, and establishing a healthy body awareness and posture.

As a certified life and business coach (ICF accredited Diploma), Catherine mentors students following a unique holistic approach.

The mind, the body, and the instrument need to coordinate to reach the most satisfying results.

The violin becomes a way to gain confidence, to reach goals, find your inner self, and realign your body and mind.

Learn more about your teacher on THE TEACHER page.