Other Supplies Needed
Violins & Violas will need a shoulder rest.
You can purchase a shoulder rest at the music store when you get your rental. Any type of shoulder rest is fine but my favorite shoulder rest is the Bone Sponge (used for washing cars) or Grouting Sponge. I will cut the sponge for your child.
Bone Sponge: link to order on Amazon
Grouting Sponge: link to order on Amazon
3-ring binder
Each student will need a one inch 3-ring binder. The binder needs to lie flat against a music stand – no floppy binders, please.
Music Stand (optional)
Good posture is the key to success on a musical instrument. A music stand helps your child sit or stand tall while practicing at home! Folding music stands can be purchased at any music store.
Bass Stool (optional)
Stools make bass playing much easier. Your child’s bass stool should come up to the bottom of his/her butt when he/she is standing. The stool needs 2 rungs.