Materials
Required for Lessons
-Instrument
-Music (Essential Elements I for 4th grade / Essential Elements II for 5th and 6th grade)
-Shoulder rest or a sponge for violin and viola students
-Strap rock stop for cello and rubber endpin stopper for bass students
When renting and ordering through Elefante, use the code: 19912022
Recommended for Home
-Music Stand
-Rubber Practice Mute (order the one that fits on your child's instrument size)
-Headphones with a long enough cord (no Bluetooth or headphones with a mic)
-For cellists: A practicing chair with no arm rests that elevates the hips just above the knees
(end of year) Clip on tuner for violin/viola Snark Sn-5
For students who want to work deeper I recommend the Suzuki book 1
Please note that tuners and metronomes are included on the school iPad
available Tools
Metronomes
Free apple app:
Free google app:
Free online browser based:
Handheld device for purchase:
Wegrower All-in-one metronome/tuner
Tuners
Free apple app:
Free google app: