Students are expected to get appropriate materials for their lessons.  After your first lesson, you will know what books to get.  If cost is an issue, please let me know.

Violin/Viola

Repertoire: For string players I use the repertoire from the Suzuki books for beginners.  At intermediate level is where I start to introduce other books with more repertoire.  

Technique: For string technique, I like everyone to use Schradieck.  Other good technique books to have would be Sevcik bow exercises and Flesch scale book.

Links: Suzuki books Solos for Young Violinists Schradieck Violin Schradieck Viola Sevcik Flesch 

Piano

Repertoire: I like to use the Alfred method books for piano.  Using the repertoire and theory books is ideal because piano relies on a lot of music theory.  Another one of my favorite repertoire books is "My Favorite Solo Album" by Carl Fischer.

Technique: The classic piano technique book is Hanon.  This book has scales, finger patterns, and advanced techniques.

Links: Alfred Basic Piano Library Hanon My Favorite Solo Album 

Other Instruments

Repertoire: For other instruments such as Guitar, Ukulele, and Mandolin have much less standardized repertoire.  Often popular music can be used to learn these instruments as well as the music theory necessary to play them.  Students are usually welcome to bring music that they are interested in learning and we will work up to that level in lessons.

Technique: A technique book appropriate to the instrument and level will be recommended after the first couple lessons.

Mommy and Me Class

All materials used during class will be provided.  Links for materials to use at home will be sent after registration.