ALL STRING PLAYERS need to purchase Essential Elements for Strings BOOK 1, (for your instrument). This is the book students will work from during music lessons.
ALL STRING PLAYERS also need to purchase a music stand to be kept and used at home during practice. While practicing, music should be placed on a music stand at an appropriate height (not on a table, chair, or the floor).
Foldable/wire music stands are perfect! They can easily be folded up and put away.
VIOLIN AND VIOLA PLAYERS need to purchase a shoulder rest. Shoulder rests help musicians hold up their instrument properly, aiding in accurate posture and tone production. There are two main types of shoulder rests :
SPONGE-STYLE
(Perfect for beginners!)
STANDARD, more "Grown-Up" STYLE
OR
Ms. Cullen's personal favorite (but not required!) is the Belvelin Shoulder Rest. Suggested size- LARGE
https://www.sharmusic.com/Accessories/Shoulder-Rests/Belvelin-Shoulder-Rest.axd