I Own an Instrument
I own an instrument already, can I use it?
Probably, but here a few things you'll need to check into to make sure you come to school with an instrument meant for success:
If it is a string instrument, it must be the right size in order for you to hold it correctly and reach all of the strings. Violin, violin, cello, and bass come in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 4/4 sizes. If you have one at home, bring it to a music store this summer. The music store can help measure your arm and take a look to see if you have the right size.
Instruments dry out causing parts to stick, rot, or even grow mold. Any instrument you own should be brought to a local music store to be thoroughly checked to ensure all parts are in excellent working condition before your child's first lesson.
You will also need to purchase the supplies that are needed for the instrument you own. Please see the list of supplies below.
Quality makes a difference!
Instruments need to be in top playing condition. Students get disappointed quickly when they come to their beginning lesson(s) and their instrument doesn't work correctly, so please make sure it is ready to play or consider using one of our rental vendors to get a high quality instrument.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
If you are using an instrument you already own, you will also need to get the following supplies to be ready to play in September:
fLUTE
Book: Tradition of Excellence Book 1
Cleaning Rod
Cleaning Cloth
Music Stand (recommended)
cLARINET
Book: Tradition of Excellence Book 1
Silk Cleaning Swab
Rico Reeds Size 2 (box of 10)
Cork Grease
Reed Guard (4 slot)
Music Stand (recommended)
ALTO SAX
Book: Tradition of Excellence Book 1
Silk Cleaning Swab
Rico Neck Strap
Rico Reeds Size 2 (box of 10)
Cork Grease
Reed Guard (4 slot)
Music Stand (recommended)
tRUMPET-tROMBONE-bARITONE
Book: Tradition of Excellence Book 1
Valve-Slide Oil (Al Cass, Fat Cat, or Blue Juice preferred)
Tuning Slide Grease
Mouthpiece Brush
Cleaning Snake
Music Stand (recommended)
pERCUSSION
Bell Book: Tradition of Excellence Book 1
Snare Drum Book: A Fresh Approach to Snare Drum
Bell Mallets
Vic Firth Nylon Tip Sticks, size 5B
Music Stand (recommended)
vIOLIN-vIOLA
Book: Sound Innovations Book 1
Shoulder Rest (same size as the violin or viola)
Pack of Replacement Strings (recommended)
Music Stand (recommended)
cELLO
Book: Sound Innovations Book 1
Cello Stop
Replacement A&D Strings (recommended)
Music Stand (recommended)
bASS
Book: Sound Innovations Book 1
Bass Stop
Music Stand (recommended)