Student Resources
General Supplies for Beginning Students:
- Suzuki Book (violin or viola with CD Volume 1)
- I Can Read Music, by Joanne Martin
- violin flashcards (available at the first lesson)
- violin, bow, case, rosin, soft cleaning cloth, sponges or shoulder rest
- music stand (for practicing)
- metronome (for practicing)
- Nurtured by Love, by Shinichi Suzuki (textbook for parents)
Tips for getting the most from your lessons
- Arrive on time with all necessary materials
- Unpack your instrument and materials right away and be ready to work
- Practice daily
- Listen to your Suzuki recordings daily
- Cut your fingernails before coming to a lesson
- No gum or candy
- Use the restroom before coming to the lesson. If needed, try to use the restroom before or after the lesson, rather than during
- Bring books and quiet activities for siblings so they are not a distraction
- Attend classical concerts whenever possible
- Ask questions and clarify any assignments that aren't clear before leaving the lesson
- Parents: Take notes during your child's lesson
Helpful Internet Links
A note about buying instruments on the Internet:
We love the Internet, and love to shop on the Internet for our supplies and instruments. That being said, please avoid using auction sites and non-string shop sites to purchase your violin, bow, or case. More often than not, the instrument you get will need more work than it is worth. Do not buy an instrument that does not come with a trial period or guarantee of satisfaction.