Private/Group Lessons & Chamber Music Coaching

Private/Group Lessons & Chamber Music Coaching

*Please inquire here about rates.  All rates are based on duration and location.

PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS – VIOLIN, VIOLA, or CELLO – at Student’s Home or on Zoom
60 Minutes
45 Minutes
30 Minutes

Brooklyn Music School “Meet The Instruments: Strings” at PS130 Brooklyn, May 30, 2018
Michael demonstrating violin, viola and cello to the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders

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Michael’s “office” for a lovely week of summer music camp in July, 2017 – Art House Astoria

Recommended Accessories, Strings, Books, Etc.

Click on each to order from third-party websites. 

METHOD BOOKS

 

With I Can Read Music (Violin, Volume 1) you can easily teach even the youngest of students basic note and rhythm reading in an easy-to-use format.  This book is widely used by many teachers, especially those teaching the Suzuki Method.  Also available is I Can Read Music (Viola, Volume 1) and I Can Read Music (Cello, Volume 1).

 

 

STRINGS

Having the right strings on your instrument means a lot.  Here are some strings that will help you at every level of your playing.  Be sure to order the correct sized string for you instrument (e.g for a 1/4 sized violin, order 1/4 sized strings).

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Great for beginners; clear tone at a reasonable price.

Super-Sensitive Red Label Strings: violinviola, cello.

 

 

 

 

 

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The next level of string – for the intermediate to advanced violinist, violist, or cellist.  These strings, the standard among many professional players, are a good value for a good price.

 

 

 

Some other string choices:
(these are the higher-end strings, used by many professional players; exquisite, powerful sound for very discerning ears)

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Evah Pirazzi (Pirastro)

 

 

 

 

 

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Larsen Strings

 

 

 

 

FINGERBOARD TAPE

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Long Beach Fingerboard Tape (Violin, Viola, Cello)

 

 

 

 

SHOULDER RESTS, ROSIN, FINE TUNERS, ETC.

When purchasing a shoulder rest and/or fine tuners, be sure to select the proper size accessory for your instrument (e.g. for a 1/2 sized violin, order a 1/2 sized shoulder rest / 1/2 sized fine tuners).

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Kun Shoulder Rest (available for violin and viola)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Millant Deroux Rosin for Violin, Viola, and Cello

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Violin 2 Violin Prong String Adjuster Post-Type 4/4 Size