Books: Below are links to purchase our lesson book, Essential Elements for Strings, Book I, on Amazon.
Essential Elements for Strings Book I - VIOLIN
Essential Elements for Strings Book I - VIOLA
Rosin: Below are links to purchase rosin on Amazon.
Violin/Viola/Cello Rosin: D'Addario Rosin
BASS Rosin: Pop's Upright Bass Rosin
Here is a cool gizmo to keep rosin from shattering: Rosin Guard (NOT for bass rosin, which does not shatter when dropped.) Realistically though, it is cheaper to just buy another cake of rosin than to buy the guard.
Shoulder Rests: Violin and Viola Only
Students may acquire/replace their sponge shoulder rests either by ordering one from your rental company, or at Amazon:
Students do not need wooden shoulder rests, but if you are interested in getting one for your child, below is a link to a budget-friendly one that works very well:
Fiddlerman Wooden Shoulder Rest