Supplies:
The following is a list of essential supplies that you will need for every rehearsal and lesson in order to be considered prepared for class:
♫ Instrument (correctly sized).
*Violin/Viola students will need to bring their instrument to and from school as needed. *Cello/Bass students will have an instrument at home and one to use at school. Please contact me to make arrangements to have your home cello/bass brought to school for occasional tuning and maintenance throughout the year.
♫ Lessons workbook- one copy will be provided each student by St. Martin's, but it your responsibility to take care of it. You will need to purchase a replacement if you lose your book.
♫ Binder (1-inch, hard cover, with dividers) - or folder to hold your music and class work
♫ Concert music
♫ Pencils
♫ Small washcloth or rag- to keep your instrument clean
♫ Rosin- for your bow. One will be provided. Any replacement rosin is your responsibility.
♫ Sponge or shoulder rest (Violin/Viola only)-to promote proper playing posture, improve intonation and avoid back/neck injury.
*Beginners will be provided with a sponge. As students progress, I highly recommend purchasing an adjustable shoulder rest. Please be aware that they are sold for violin AND viola, and come in different sizes, so check to make sure your purchase the correct size for your instrument.
*Violin/Viola students will need to bring their instrument to and from school as needed. *Cello/Bass students will have an instrument at home and one to use at school. Please contact me to make arrangements to have your home cello/bass brought to school for occasional tuning and maintenance throughout the year.
♫ Lessons workbook- one copy will be provided each student by St. Martin's, but it your responsibility to take care of it. You will need to purchase a replacement if you lose your book.
♫ Binder (1-inch, hard cover, with dividers) - or folder to hold your music and class work
♫ Concert music
♫ Pencils
♫ Small washcloth or rag- to keep your instrument clean
♫ Rosin- for your bow. One will be provided. Any replacement rosin is your responsibility.
♫ Sponge or shoulder rest (Violin/Viola only)-to promote proper playing posture, improve intonation and avoid back/neck injury.
*Beginners will be provided with a sponge. As students progress, I highly recommend purchasing an adjustable shoulder rest. Please be aware that they are sold for violin AND viola, and come in different sizes, so check to make sure your purchase the correct size for your instrument.
The follow is a list of highly recommended supplies to help with practice at home:
♫ Dedicated practice space, free of distractions
♫ Proper chair- to support correct posture during home practice
♫ Full length mirror- in practice space to check posture while playing
♫ End pin strap or rock stop (cello and bass only). Absolute necessity for maintaining correct posture at home. Not needed if you will be practicing on a carpeted floor.
♫ Proper chair- to support correct posture during home practice
♫ Full length mirror- in practice space to check posture while playing
♫ End pin strap or rock stop (cello and bass only). Absolute necessity for maintaining correct posture at home. Not needed if you will be practicing on a carpeted floor.
♫ A music stand is a must to help maintain proper posture and playing technique while practicing at home! Folding ones are nice. A stand is a one-time purchase that you will use for years to come.
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♫ Tuners help keep home instruments in tune and trains young musicians to play more in tune as well. You can purchase a separate tuner, or there are many fine apps that provide the same function, for a fraction of the cost! Feel free to contact me for more information!
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♫ A great tool to improve your ability to play with a steady tempo and your rhythmic accuracy. Again, there are many free online options or inexpensive apps to look into. Check out metronomeonline.com! |