Violins for Beginning Students
What is the most important aspect of a beginner instrument? The simple answer is playability. Young people should not be discouraged by an instrument that is difficult or impossible to manage, or they are likely to lose interest and ultimately choose to quit. Teachers understand this all-too-well. They see instruments every day that are not adequate for the needs of the player. A teacher that is a friend of our shop, calls these things "instrument-shaped objects" because they are not truly musical instruments.
Yes, it is possible to find a $99 so-called “Violin” on the internet, but not on our website. Our selection starts at a level that is the minimum acceptable quality according to the vast majority of teachers,. If you are serious about supporting a student's desire to succeed in music, DO NOT buy a $99 Violin off the internet. There, you just did all the research you need to do about how much to spend on a student Violin.
**PLEASE NOTE**:Not every item on this page is in stock at all times. Some models we offer by special order only. Others are on back order with the vendor. Please email us to check availability of any product shown here.
Segue Les Etoiles
Segue is our private label brand of high-value instruments. The Les Etoiles model is made for us by Eastman. This is the most affordable instrument we offer. Les Etoiles means "The Stars" in French, (as in Twinkle, Twinkle). It is one of our primary rental instruments, and also a very popular entry-level choice for purchase. This model has received praise from the most exacting critics of all: school and private studio teachers. This model offers an unparalleled quality of sound and playability in an entry level instrument.
Segue Concertino
Segue is our private label brand of high-value instruments. The Concertino model is made for us by Eastman. Outstanding features include aged solid tonewoods, genuine hand-inlaid purfling, genuine ebony fittings, and a glowing amber-brown varnish that is durable as well as attractive. These fully carved instruments provide quality of sound and craftsmanship to beginning and advancing players.
Dunov Prelude
Ivan Dunov Prelude violins provide remarkable sound, visual beauty, sturdiness, playability, and affordability. It is extremely rare to find student-grade instruments constructed of such fine tonewoods from Romania. Other features that make these instruments among the finest inexpensive student models available are the ebony pegs, chinrests, and fingerboards, and inlaid purfling.