Pricing for 2015-1016 Cheat Sheet
Local Music Stores
These stores carry the basic needs for string players. Some of them can do instrument repairs in the store, and some have to send instruments out for repair. They all do instrument rentals, and some of the staff may be able to answer strings specific questions.
Duet with Music located in the FSK Mall in Frederick
Guitar Room on Cleveland Ave in Hagerstown
Music and Arts in the Best Buy Shopping Center on Garland Groh Blvd.
Duet with Music located in the FSK Mall in Frederick
Guitar Room on Cleveland Ave in Hagerstown
Music and Arts in the Best Buy Shopping Center on Garland Groh Blvd.
Semi Local String Specialty Stores
These stores have staff in house for repairs, purchases, and appraisals. Their entire staff are string players and can answer any number of string specific questions. They are the go to stores for a large number of professional string players in the DC metro area. They carry a variety of instruments, bows, and cases for sale; as well as a larger variety of string playing essentials.
Lashof Violins in Gaithersburg (does rentals)
The Potter Violin Company in Bethesda (does do rentals)
Lashof Violins in Gaithersburg (does rentals)
The Potter Violin Company in Bethesda (does do rentals)
Reputable Online Stores
Neither of these stores have an East Coast location. However, they have excellent customer service and return policies. They are both string specific retailers with staff available by phone to answer any number of questions. They carry the largest variety of anything a string player could possibly need from rosin all the way to professional level instruments.
Shar Music (out of Michigan, does do rentals)
Southwest Strings (out of Arizona, does do rentals)
Shar Music (out of Michigan, does do rentals)
Southwest Strings (out of Arizona, does do rentals)
Smart Music
Smart Music is a great practice tool and resource for instrumental musicians. It is software that you purchase for a 365 day period, that gives users access to multiple method books and hundreds of orchestra pieces. All of the music we will use at the elementary level is on the program, and approximately half of the music for the high school level. THe year-long subscription currently costs $40. This is not available through WCPS and is entirely optional for all students.
String Skills Websites
Stringskills.com is a great website for some additional excersises, scale sheets, and finger patterns. This is has information for all level of players.
Violinonline.com is great for violinists. It has some good technique ideas and some lower level solo's.
Violaonline.com is great for violaists. Same idea as the violin version.
Celloonlime.com is great for cellists. Same idea as the others.
Stringbassonline.com is great for bassists. It has the same content of the others. Make sure if you are typing you include the string portion or you will end up on a fishing website.
Violinonline.com is great for violinists. It has some good technique ideas and some lower level solo's.
Violaonline.com is great for violaists. Same idea as the violin version.
Celloonlime.com is great for cellists. Same idea as the others.
Stringbassonline.com is great for bassists. It has the same content of the others. Make sure if you are typing you include the string portion or you will end up on a fishing website.