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In most cases, students need to supply their own instruments, supplies & books! Use the listing below to help find the right place to rent/buy everything from. Don't hesitate to reach out before purchasing to ask us what's needed!
Strings: Rentals are available from local music stores.
Main Violin | (201) 947-2727 | https://www.mainviolin.com/
MusicHood | (201) 334-8411 | https://www.musichoodusa.com/
W. Violins Shop | (201) 282-4395 | https://www.wviolinsshop.com/
The Music Shop | (973) 334-8484 | https://www.themusicshop.com/
O. DiBella Music | (201) 385-5800 | https://www.odibellamusic.com/
Sweetwater Music | (888) 890–3365 | https://www.sweetwater.com/instrument-rentals/ | Strings Rental Flyer
Woodwinds & Brass: Rentals are available from local music stores (recommended stores below).
Percussion: Rent or purchase a “bell kit” (includes sticks, drum pad, bells and mallets).
The Music Shop | (973) 334-8484 | https://www.themusicshop.com/ | Instrument Rental Flyer
O. DiBella Music | (201) 385-5800 | https://www.odibellamusic.com/
Miller's Saxophone Shop | (973) 423-2522 | https://millerssaxshop.com/
Sweetwater Music | (888) 890–3365 | https://www.sweetwater.com/instrument-rentals/ | Instrument Rental Flyer | STEP UP Instrument Rental Flyer
MusicHood | (201) 334-8411 | https://www.musichoodusa.com/
Drum Set: Students will need to bring a pair of drumsticks. Drum sets will be provided. EAR PLUGS are required! (Pack of foam ear plugs from CVS are sufficient)
Bucket Drumming: Students will need to bring a pair of drumsticks.
Guitar: Guitarists should bring an acoustic guitar, or an electric guitar with a small amplifier and patch cord. Please consult a guitar specialist at the music store for an instrument that is the appropriate size for the student.
Piano: Digital keyboards will be provided for class participants.
Strings - Beginners: String Basics - Book 1 by Terry Shade and Jeremy Woolstenhulme
Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion - Beginners: Accent on Achievement - Book 1 by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams (for your specific instrument - Percussion should get the Combined Percussion Book)
Intermediate/Advanced Lesson Classes: No Book is Needed. Students should bring what they already have, no matter what it is.
Guitar: Alfred's Basic Guitar Method - Book 1
Piano: Gr. 1-4: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 1A
Piano: Gr. 5-8: To be determined by the teacher on the first days of class