*Instrument with 4 fine tuners; steel or perlon strings on instrument and an extra set in case of breakage, a bow and case.
*Metronome/tuner (Korg TM40 is excellent)
*Folding music stand you keep at home
*Rosin
*Pencils
*Shoulder rest for violins & violas (Kun or Wolf recommended; sponges are okay if you are still using a smaller instrument)
*Rock stop for cellos & basses.
*Soft cloth for wiping rosin and oil off your instrument.