Recommended Products
BOOK - VIOLIN
Carl Flesch Scale System * Advanced High School
Scales for Advanced Violinists * 8th Grade - High School
Scales for Young Violinists * 6th-8th
Wohlfahrt Etudes Book 1* 7th- 8th
Wohlfahrt Etudes Book 2 * 8th - High School
BOOKS - VIOLA
Carl Flesch Scale System * Advanced High School
Scales for Advanced Violists * 8th Grade - High School
Scales for Young Violists * 6th-8th
Wohlfahrt Etudes Book 1* 7th- 8th
Wohlfahrt Etudes Book 2 * 8th - High School
METRONOME/TUNER
Shar Music Metronome+Tuner Combo
MUSIC STANDS
Manhasset Orchestra Stand - Sturdy and holds lots of music
Peak Collapsable - Sturdy and Portable. Convenient Carrying Bag
BOWS
Shar Fusion Carbon Composite Violin Bow - $50 - Beginning
Shar Carbon Fiber Violin Bow - $79 - Intermediate
Hybrid Wood and Carbon Fiber Violin Bow - $62.50 - Intermediate - Advanced
Shar Fusion Carbon Composite Viola Bow - $55 - Beginning
Shar Carbon Fiber Viola Bow - $89 - Intermediate
Hybrid Wood and Carbon Fiber Viola Bow - $68.52 - Intermediate - Advanced
SHOULDER RESTS - Violin and VIola
Kun Collapsable - Fits in Cases! Works for 3/4 - 4/4 Violin and Small Violas
STRING SETS - Violin
Thomastik Alphayue - Any Level - $20 - Great String for a low price
Kaplan Amo by D'addario Strings - Advanced Only - $80 - Amazing set of strings
STRING SETS - Viola - Keep in mind viola strings are not cheap!
D'addario Zyex Set - Any Level - $54
Kaplan Forza by D'addario Strings - Advanced Only - $94
TEACHING AIDS - Flash Cards/Bowing Aids/Etc
Shar Music Teaching Aids Section - you will find everything from note flashcards to devices that help the students bow straight!
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
Online Note Training - 5th graders should use this everyday!
Online Metronome - Buy a metronome to keep in your case but this website is great in a pinch!
TeachSuzuki - The Power of Routine
*Truly a Fantastic Article on creating practice routine for young kids. The more we practice the easier it becomes. Consistency is key - imagine trying to run a marathon if you are not training everyday!