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.

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)

Current Music - Recordings

Brandenburg Concerto #5
Bach (1st violin part)

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

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

Talking Strings
Grand Canon #84
by Joachim Johow

Mordechaj
Grand Canon #21
by Joachim Johow

My Lesson Plans/Practice Sheets:

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.