Hey Presto Strings stands out as a specialist educational music publisher whose violin method books have earned consistently strong praise from teachers, reviewers, and professional string education journals.
Created by Georgia Vale, Hey Presto Strings is widely regarded as one of the most significant contributions to beginner and intermediate violin pedagogy in recent years.
Reviewers repeatedly highlight three defining strengths:
• Progressive technical development that feels natural rather than overwhelming.
• Highly engaging presentation, including stick figure drawings, memorable titles, and concise hints instead of dense explanations.
• A rare blend of fun and seriousness, making the books appealing to children while still offering substantial technical value.
This combination has led multiple professional reviewers to describe the series as their go to choice for young violinists.
Across ARCO magazine, The Strad, and AUSTA’s Stringendo, the Hey Presto series is consistently ranked among top violin teaching resources:
• “One of the most significant contributions to beginner repertoire in recent times.” — ARCO (Sarah Greinig)
• “Entertaining and enjoyable while detailed and progressive.” — The Strad (Alex Laing)
• “These are the ‘go to’ books for the upcoming generation of young violinists.” — Stringendo (Mary Nemet)
Hey Presto Strings is a standout publisher in the violin education world. Its books are beautifully designed, pedagogically sound, and genuinely enjoyable — a rare combination. For teachers and students looking for a method that builds solid technique while keeping lessons lively and imaginative, Hey Presto Strings is an excellent choice backed by strong professional endorsement.