CLASS MATERIALS
1. Instrument
2. Shoulder rest or foam shoulder pad for violin & viola
3. Lesson Book:
Essential Elements for Strings Book 1
4. Two pencils with erasers (stored in your case)
OPTIONAL - Wire Music Stand (for home use, do not bring to school) - this helps promote good posture and playing position during home practice
2. Shoulder rest or foam shoulder pad for violin & viola
3. Lesson Book:
Essential Elements for Strings Book 1
4. Two pencils with erasers (stored in your case)
OPTIONAL - Wire Music Stand (for home use, do not bring to school) - this helps promote good posture and playing position during home practice
RENTAL / PURCHASE INFORMATION
Local Stores:
Locations:
Ellicott City Frederick Laurel Hanover |
Location:
College Park |
Location:
Ellicott City |
Location:
Takoma Park, MD |
Location:
Baltimore |
Location:
Glenn Dale |
Location:
Westminster |
Rental/Purchase Information
Students enrolling in Orchestra must either rent or purchase an instrument. Contact Mr. Carter if you have any problems.
CAUTION: PURCHASING ONLINE
Before you purchase online please ask me to measure your child to ensure an appropriately sized instrument.
If you are planning on buying the instrument online please use caution. There are many poor quality instruments online which can impede enjoyment and progress on the instrument. Please avoid any color-lacquered instruments. The colored-lacquer negatively affects the sound of the instrument. Instruments should be in a traditional varnish. There are many "beginner" products that are of poor quality, break easily, and cannot maintain their tuning.
If you are looking to purchase online I recommend websites like www.sharmusic.com or www.swstrings.com I have had good experiences with instruments from these websites. If you are not sure, please contact me with a link to the instrument you are considering.
Students enrolling in Orchestra must either rent or purchase an instrument. Contact Mr. Carter if you have any problems.
CAUTION: PURCHASING ONLINE
Before you purchase online please ask me to measure your child to ensure an appropriately sized instrument.
If you are planning on buying the instrument online please use caution. There are many poor quality instruments online which can impede enjoyment and progress on the instrument. Please avoid any color-lacquered instruments. The colored-lacquer negatively affects the sound of the instrument. Instruments should be in a traditional varnish. There are many "beginner" products that are of poor quality, break easily, and cannot maintain their tuning.
If you are looking to purchase online I recommend websites like www.sharmusic.com or www.swstrings.com I have had good experiences with instruments from these websites. If you are not sure, please contact me with a link to the instrument you are considering.