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Virtuoso International Music Academy

Virtuoso International Music Academy (VIMA) offers intensive residential music courses for talented young musicians, providing opportunities to study with leading UK professors through masterclasses, ensemble work and performances.

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About Virtuoso International Music Academy

VIMA holds its courses in collaboration with the historic Winchester College, the oldest independent school in the UK. In 2026, VIMA will present two residential courses in Winchester.

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Virtuoso International Music Academy Strings CoursesFeatured
23 Aug, 9 am – 29 Aug 2026, 5 am · Virtuoso International Music Academy
Winchester College, Winchester, United KingdomCourse / short courseWorkshop

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Interview11 Jan 2026
VIMA at Winchester: inside the strings-first international academy
When violinist and educator Nicole Wilson founded the Virtuoso International Music Academy (VIMA), she had a sharply defined purpose in mind. She wanted to create a small, expert-led summer environment where young string players could flourish, where talent both hidden and obvious could be recognised, and where families could discover the realities of British musical and boarding life without making a major commitment upfront.