Resources

Music Supplies:

​Local Violin Shops:

• Stamell Stringed Instruments, Amherst. 413-256-0936 (instruments, rentals, supplies, sheet music)
• Stacey Styles Violin Restoration, Holyoke. 413-322-9391

Sheet Music:
I specialize in finding eclectic music that can be hard to find.
(1) First, try a local music stores, then
(2) Click here for list of the music I use(with links to order)
(3) Try these online stores specializing in sheet music.

• Southwest Strings
• ​Shar Products 
• Johnson String Instrument
• Stanton's Sheet Music
• ​Sheet Music Plus

 Hint: the real (hard copy) sheet music is always a better quality than what you can download.

Product Recommendations:

• Strings:  Dominant A, D & G, and Pirastro Wondertone E 
• Shoulder rests:  First try out for fit and comfort at Stamell Strings. For adults, the Wolf Primo or Secundo have the most height and adjustability.
• Chin rests: For adults, these "center-mounted" chin rests are often most comfortable. You may try them out at Stamell Strings. 
  • Flesch Center-Mounted Chinrest with no hump 
  • Berber Chinrest
• Music Stands: these are tall, sturdy, and have a flat desk:
  • Peak-35 Steel Desk Conductor Music Stand (extra-wide desk)​
  • Peak SMS-50 Collapsible Music Stand (portable)

Music we've played - Recordings

Brandenburg Concerto #5
Bach (​1st violin part)

​​Dance of the Three Elves
Grand Canon #76
by Joachim Johow

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​Little Cloud
Grand Canon #3
​for 4 violins
​by Joachim Johow

Jogging Round
Grand Cannon #5
​by Joachim Johow

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Talking Strings
Grand Canon #84
by Joachim Johow

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​Mordechaj
Grand Canon #21
​by Joachim Johow

My Lesson Plans/Practice Sheets:

• Basic Lesson/Practice Plan​
• Lesson/Practice Plan w/check-off's

​Free Online Apps:

• Violin Tuner
• Metronome
• Music Dictionary​
• ​Anytune - Slow down your recordings to practice speed

Instrument care:

• Violins are delicate - don't leave them in the cold or heat, especially in a car. During the winter use a case humidifier with finer instruments.
• Bows: Rosin lightly for about every hour of playing. Never touch the bow hair, and loosen the hairs when you pack up.