Materials

To begin lessons you will need the following items:

  • Good quality violin and bow
    • Beginners should expect to pay around $700 for a fair quality instrument. Higher-end student violins cost $1,000 and up. I don't require students to pay a certain amount for their violins, but keep in mind a violinist is only as good as their instrument. Get the best instrument you can afford.
    • It is essential that you have the right size violin.  

The best place to buy a violin is from a violin shop! They can help you pick out the best instrument for your child.

I recommend:


  • Shoulder rest
    • Younger children tend to prefer a shaped sponge shoulder rest.
    • For older children I recommend a KUN shoulder rest.  
    • Be sure your shoulder rest is the same size as your violin
    • You can buy these at the music stores linked above or online at Shar Music or Amazon
    • Be sure to get the same size shoulder rest as your violin!


 

 

 

 

 

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