Resources
Fun Free Stuff
Free Public Classical and Jazz radio station...you can stream either classical or Jazz from your computer.
for very advanced students (not just string music but ALL music)
http://jimpix.co.uk/v/sheetmusic/default.asp
http://makingmusicfun.net/htm/printit_free_printable_sheet_music_index.htm
http://www.stringbassonline.com
Music Notation
http://musescore.org/ - Free Notation Software (must download)
http://notefilight.com - Create music online (do not have to download, demo version is free but you are limited to how many pieces you can save)
Music Theory
http://www.musictheory.halifax.ns.ca/1gs.html
http://musictechteacher.com/musicquizzes.htm
http://www.blanksheetmusic.net/
http://readsheetmusic.info/index.shtml
For purchasing/renting instruments, accessories, and music
http://www.stringemporium.com (Check it out, lots of info for basses! Plus strings and cases for violin, viola and cello!)
http://www.stringemporium.com/basscafe.htm <----- Bass info ! Check out the videos!
www.violin-strings.com (from String Emporium)
www.viola-strings.com (from String Emporium)
www.cello-strings.com (from String Emporium)
Fine Instruments (more advanced students)
http://www.stevensviolins.com/
Paul Stevens Violins
15 Simpson Rd.
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 649-0737
http://www.davidmichieviolins.com/
David Michie Violins
1714 Locust Street
Philadelphia PA 19103
215-545-5006
Harold Golden
7801 Winston Road
Philadelphia PA 19118
(215) 242-0307
Kot Violins
1048 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Store Hours: 2-5PM, Tuesday-Saturday
E-mail: kotviolin@gmail.com
(610) 225-1870
(610) 527-5552 (during store hours)
Mount Airy Violins & Bows
6665 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-438-9031
Open Wednesday - Saturday, 1pm - 5pm
E-mail: mountairyviolins@gmail.com
Electric String Instruments
http://www.electricviolinshop.com
http://www.electricviolinlutherie.com
Orchestras, musical events, etc.
The Philadelphia Orchestra
http://oldyorkroadsymphony.org/
http://pimf.org - Classical Music Festival at Bryn Mawr College featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Educator resources (for students with Special Needs)
An Adaptation Took Kit for Teaching Music
Adaptive Use Musical Instruments - "Adaptive Use Musical Instruments (AUMI) interface enables students who have very little voluntary movement or other varieties of impairments to create and perform electronic sounds and sequences in order to participate in solo and ensemble electronic music improvisation and composition."
Music Technology and Disabled Access - Links to programs that can be used to create music for students with exceptionalities.
Choosing Instruments (for students with special needs)
10 Incredible Musicians with Physical Handicaps
Insight about teaching students with special needs by a private instructor
If you have a student with a physical disability who is interested in playing an instrument they probably already go to Shriners Hospital or some other hospital for treatment, you should let their parent know that their doctor should be able to refer them to a specialist for any prosthesis or other assisting devices.