Viola and Violin Studio of Katie Carrington
  • Welcome
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Resources for Parents
    • The First Lesson
    • Required Materials
    • Recommended Reading
  • Biography
  • Contact
  • Studio Information
    • Parent/Student Contract
    • Studio Policies
    • Studio Rates
  • Alliance Partners
Required Materials

Please check with me before ordering an instrument, so the correct size is ordered.  I do not recommend buying a fractional size instrument (any smaller than full size).  Instead, consider renting.  Many shops offer purchase credit for rental payments, which can then be used to purchase a full size instrument when the student is full grown.

Violin/Viola Rental
Lisle Violin Shop
2450 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005
713-526-4005
www.violins.com

Shar Music
Has a rental program and also carries all music supplies needed.
www.sharmusic.com


Suzuki Books
Violin Suzuki Book 1 with CD

    without CD:
    CD alone:
Violin Book 2 with CD
    without CD
     CD alone

Viola Suzuki Book 1 without CD
CD alone (for Book 1 and Book 2)
Viola Suzuki Book 2 without CD

I also have students purchase a practice CD by Judy Bossuat-Gallic.  This is not sold in stores but is available from me directly for $10.
Towards the end of learning Twinkle, I start children on a Left Hand Technique book by Judy Bossuat-Gallic.  This is also available from me for $15.

Supplementary Materials

A Rhythm a Week, by Anne Witt
Violin
Viola

I Can Read Music: A note reading book for Violinists, by Joanne Martin
Violin
Viola

Flash Cards for note reading (these can also be made at home as an art project)
Violin
Viola
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