Resources for Students

As a teacher, I’m often asked about instrument care, string recommendations, music selection, and more. I’ve compiled a list of trusted resources and recommended materials to help students succeed in lessons and in performance.

Local Instrument & Bow Shops

For rentals, purchases, and repairs:

• Day Violins

• Fairfax Fine Violins

Metronomes & Tuners

• Korg Metronome and Tuner

• Free Online Metronome

• insTuner Free

Strings

Advanced:

• Evah Pirazzi

• Thomastik Vision Solo

Intermediate:

• Pirastro Tonica

• Thomastik Dominant

Rosin

• Gustave Bernardel Violin/Viola Rosin

Shoulder Rests

• Everest

• Kun

• Wolf

Online Retailers

• Shar Music

• Johnson String Instrument

Recommended Music Books

• Suzuki Method Books (Volumes 1–4)

• Solos for Young Violinists / Violists

• Müller-Rusch String Method Book

Listening & Inspiration

• CadenzaStringsNC

Music Stands

• Manhasset Music Stand (sturdy, ideal for home use)

• Folding Music Stand (portable option)