The Creative Violin
Improvisation Course

An online video-course, specially designed for classical trained violinists with little to no experience in improvising.

let’s have a peek inside the course…

HOW TO IMPROVISE ON VIOLIN

Are you a classical trained violinist?
Learn to improvise on violin with our simple new method.

Play your first improvisation on violin today!

Improvise on Pop, Jazz, Latin, Country…

(A good knowledge of the first position is required)

Classical trained violinists

Most violinists are originally Classical trained, just like me, I started with classical lessons at the local music academy.
i was taught how to play violin from sheet music, no backing-tracks, no video’s, my teacher couldn’t play piano…

So, what if you would want to close the books?

Reveal your creative potential?

There are many teachers out there who started posting improvisation lessons for violinists, but none of them start at the very beginning.

This makes it particularly hard because advanced knowledge of chords and progressions are required.
I decided to roll out a course for absolute beginners in the field of improvisation.

So, no knowledge or any improvisation experience is required, we will build this up right from the start.

Sonya B. about the improvisation course:

“I think you should try it, I’m really glad that I did”.

Violinist Xander Nichting:
"I have found the perfect way to help you find your way in improvisation "

Everyone can learn how to improvise.

Ever dreamed of playing freely on your violin? Joining jam-sessions?
Play other styles of music without the need of sheet music?

Can you do this?
"I may be too old, or I have no musical talent enough to play improvise..."
"I know absolutely NOTHING about improvisation, not even about chords!"
I hear this a lot, and yes, it can be overwhelming, but...

...I have GOOD news for you!

Yes, improvising can be quite challenging to learn, especially when you decide to do it alone.
Be sure that no experience is required, nor any knowledge of chords or chord-progressions.
We will deal with this from the very start, in easy steps so you can put it all into practice right away.

What you need is a good method, and someone looking over your shoulder. This is quite crucial too.

This is why we offer you personal guidance all the way!

Post your progress in our dedicated Facebook Group and get our professional feedback (free!).

We have seen students of all ages coming in and following the course with huge succes.

So don't let age or experience hold you back, go for the dream you have been procrastinating for so long.

My 30 years of experience at your fingertips!.

Many students asked me to give them improvisation lessons, they wanted to explore more than just Classical music, they wanted to be able to join jam-sessions, play freely...
All I could do at that time was to share some tips and tricks, but that was not enough.

It missed the target completely because the student didn't have enough theoretical background for it.
I know it took me years.

This is the reason I started working on a new course for trained Classical players who wanted to explore their creative capacity, the Creative Violin Improvisation Course.

We start right from the very beginning, not theoretical, but "hands on"!!

This is the best way to understand the theory behind it, you will learn it in a fun and easy way.

You could start right away!

  • We start from scratch, no improvisation experience required
  • "Hands-on", meaning no boring theory, learn it all in practice
  • Clear videos with detailed explanation, chronologically ordered
  • Practice along with the videos, and after that the downloadable backing-tracks
  • Join the Creative Violin Community
  • Share your progress and get personal feedback

- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: We care about you and aim to give you the best violin-experience possible. if this is not for you, let us know within 14 days and we will refund you right away, no questions asked.

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Xander has been my teacher for many years now. He is the best. I have been playing for decades and play in an orchestra..... and I am still learning in the best possible way. Xander keeps me inspired and enjoy my violin.
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Xander speelt geen viool, hij zingt ze... én hij leert jou hetzelfde doen, met hart en ziel. Xander is meer dan een vioolleraar... Hij geeft je zin in muziek. Ik ben als volwassene begonnen met vioolspelen via de Suzuki-methode, met weinig notenleerkennis, en toch sleurt hij je erdoor. Hij doet je de muziek voelen en ademen, en leert je tegelijk de technische kneepjes van het vak. In elke muziekstijl is hij thuis en technisch sterk onderlegd. Zijn online methode (video’s en boek) is zo opgebouwd dat je ook als autodidact kan groeien, met heerlijk speelbare liedjes om je techniek stap voor stap op te bouwen.
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Ik volg zelf wekelijks 1 op 1 viool les bij Xander Nichting. Xander is een viool leraar vol passie en met pakken ervaring. Zijn cursus heeft een goede structuur en stapsgewijze aanpak. Hij heeft een sterk observatievermogen en inspirerende houding. Ik zie een muzikale duizendpoot: hij kan muziek schrijven, arrangeren, spelen, dirigeren, in beeld brengen, ... En hij is een fijne kerel ook trouwens.
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This is the third year my daughter has been learning violin with Mr. Nichting, and we truly feel so lucky to have him as her teacher. He has a wonderfully untraditional and unique teaching style — children start playing songs right from the beginning, so the fun starts immediately. The videos on his website are excellent tools for practice at home. They help reinforce what the students learn in class and make it easy for parents to follow along too. What we appreciate most is how Mr. Nichting brings out the creativity in young children. He encourages them to play freestyle and express themselves through music, which keeps them engaged and inspired. And just when you think the lessons might be too relaxed, he also ensures there’s good structure and discipline — especially when students forget to practice! He’s also very involved in organizing orchestras and group performances for his students. My daughter is still a bit too young to join, but it looks like a wonderful and fun experience for when she’s ready. We are very grateful for his guidance and the joy he brings to learning violin. Highly recommended!
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Miha Miha
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Heel lieve en goede meester. Heel blij!
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Dwain Gill
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I was fortunate to have a 1 on 1 session with Xander. He was very patient and encouraging. Since that master class, I've been inspired to advance my skillset and discover various techniques that would be ideal for the stage. As I write this review, I'm literally typing with one hand and holding my violin with the other, because I'm too excited to take a break from practicing. The improvisation course is certainly one that many violinists can benefit from, whether you're a total beginner, or seasonal player, and it definitely helps to break the stereotype that violin players can only perform classical music.
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I was fortunate to have a 1 to 1 lesson with Xander and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. He is a skilled, engaging and enthusiastic teacher and I have no hesitation in fully recommending.
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Ik heb een super leuke en leerzame 1 op 1 les gehad met Xander. Hij legt echt super duidelijk uit en wil je echt helpen. Ook is hij erg geïnteresseerd in je verhaal.
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Ik (46 jaar) ben pas begonnen met viool. Ik twijfelde of de online improvisatiecursus iets voor mij was en of ik het het waard zou vinden. Maar ik heb het toch gedaan, en geen spijt! De videos zijn heel toegankelijk en het grote voordeel is dat je het kan blijven herhalen totdat je onder de knie hebt en dan weer door naar de volgende les. Op je eigen tempo dus. Ik had pas een vraag, ik vond de 'meespeelmuziek' te snel en vroeg of er een langzamere versie toegevoegd kon worden. Xander reageerde direct en heeft het toegevoegd waardoor ik het nu beter kan oefenen, heel fijn! Verder goede uitleg, ook over theoretische kant zoals opbouw akkoorden etc, interessant. Ik ben er dus erg blij mee!
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Cynthia Briggs
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Xander Nichting is a good teacher to learn from. He knows his craft and is very positive. I think all violinists could learn this freedom from him.
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Practice all exercises with the videos and “play-alongs” on all devices.

The website is built for the use on mobile devices.
This way you can study wherever and whenever you wish.You can always practice along with me in the interactive videos.
After that, start playing on the downloadable backing tracks.

What we'll do in the improvisation course:

Listening

A complete new way of listening.
You will be able to anticipate on what you hear, what your band members are playing and play the best fills.

Improvising

Obviously, but how?

You will learn a few different approaches to creating your improvisation, with knowledge of chord progressions, with chord stacks...
No worries, it will be easier than you think!

Theory

To know what you are doing you need to learn the theory.
Theory is best learnt the "hands-on" way.
This is exactly how we get you to understand the theory with ease: in practice.

Styles

Some want to play the blues or rock music, others just gypsy swing, and some want to dive into country-bluegrass.

It's all there, don't just stick to one style.
So much fun to explore.

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"Learning online is quite the challenge,
I never knew if I was doing it right"

That is the downside of online learning, you can do it alone and get lost quickly.

I did not only create this new course, I am also personally involved in your progress.
You should not (and don't have to) do it alone.
I am here, all the way.

What is the key to improvisation?
To appeal to your creative side?

What I see a lot is improvisers playing the same scales on everything, they know it works and leave it to that.
True, but how about expanding your musical vocabulary?
Find more ways to approach your improvisation?
Can you do it all alone?
Probably, yes, but only to some point.
You need somebody to guide you in your creative process, so you don't get stuck.

This is the reason I started with the Live 1-on-1 online lessons.
To help you find more paths to explore.

The perks of this course:

  • An actual method to get you improvising quickly, right from the beginning
  • Improvise on different music styles, join jam-sessions before you know it
  • Learn the theory the "hands-on" way

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