Books and Other Necessary Items:
1) Beginner Scale Book
Rita Salzberg’s Beginner Scale Book
Or
Essentials for Strings, Neil Kjos, Publisher
2) All For Strings, Violin Book 1, Neil Kjos, Publisher
3) Suzuki Violin Book 1
4) Workbook for Strings, Violin -- If student does not already read music
5) Blank Notebook
6) Music Stand
7) Metronome
8) Shoulder Rest – preferably Kun Super or Mach Student shoulder rest
9) Cotton, flannel or microfiber cloth for cleaning violin
Parental and Student Responsibilities:
Practice with a goal of 6 days a week and a minimum of 5 days a week, 20 to 30 minutes a day. It is very important to have the consistency of daily practice in the beginning stages of learning the violin.
Attend weekly lessons with a minimum of interruption during the school year (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring break, illness, etc.). For younger students, it would be best to have a parent monitor their practicing for the first few months and also to remain through their lesson for at least a few months.
My Schedule:
I prefer to teach on Mondays, both daytime and after school. Please contact for specific schedule and openings.
My Location:
Lucina Horner
In Hoover, AL in the Bluff Park Area near Shades Crest Road
205 249-6186
Violin Recommendations:
For sizes smaller than a full-size violin (usually a full-size violin is needed about age 12, depending on height and arm length), it is best to rent until ready for a full-size.
For internet rentals, I recommend:
Robertson Violin Shop of
Long Island Violin Shop of
VR - Violin Rentals.com