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Violin Supplies for Students (and some fun ones too!)
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items A collection of violin teaching ideas, resources, and supplies based on years of experience in the classroom. These are practical tools and approaches that support consistent progress and confident playing.
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Teaching Vibrato
Recommended Books
2nd Year Books
Teaching Vibrato
All students want to learn vibrato, why not make it fun? I only share products I genuinely like. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The vibrato breakthrough you’ve been waiting for! Mini pull-back cars build relaxed shifting and beautiful vibrato motion in a fun, memorable way. Hands down, the best way to teach vibrato!
50 Pcs Mini Pull Back Cars for Fun Lessons
Recommended Books
Excellent repertoire for you and your students to choose from! I only share products I genuinely like. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
A classic classroom method series that provides a structured, step-by-step approach for beginning string students. With clear progression and plenty of reinforcement, it helps build strong fundamentals in both technique and note reading.
All for strings
2nd Year Books
The second year repertoire! I only share products I genuinely like. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
A small, lighthearted reward that can help students stay engaged during repetitive vibrato practice.
Tic Tac Freshmint 1oz Each
A visual guide that helps beginning violinists keep the bow traveling straighter across the strings.
1/2 4/4 Violin Bow Straighten Carbon Fiber Collimator Corrector Tool Guide for Beginner Practice Training Exercise
A tactile finger guide that supports a more relaxed, consistent bow hold for beginners.
Silicone Violin Bows Holder Grip Corrector Violin Bows Grip Partner Finger Trainer Violin Bows Grip Correcting Device
A budget-friendly full-size student bow option for practice, school use, or a dependable backup.
A. Breton AB-110BK Brazilwood Student Violin Bow, 4/4 Size, Black
A soft, inexpensive cushion that can give the pinky or thumb a clearer tactile landing spot on the bow.
Equate Corn Cushions, 18 Count
Color markers make bow division easier to see, measure, and repeat during practice.
Pen+Gear Masking Tape, 0.59 in x 15 yds, Multicolor, 6 Rolls
A simple rubber mute for quieter full-size violin practice when volume needs to come down.
Rubber 4/4 Violin practice mute Black
A practical dark rosin option for violinists who want reliable bow grip and a clear response.
Rosin,Violin Dark SuperSen (SS912)
A portable speaker for accompaniment tracks, recordings, and focused practice away from a larger sound system.
Anker SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Dual-Driver Wireless Stereo Pairing, Waterproof
Use the four pieces as a simple visual counter for four focused repetitions of a passage.
Melissa & Doug® Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Peek-a-Boo Jumbo Peg Puzzle, 4-Piece with Mirror, Toddler Toys Ages 1+ Years
Turn accurate repetitions into a quick tic-tac-toe challenge that gives students visible progress.
Mainstays Decorative Gold and Wood Tabletop Tic Tac Toe Tabletop Set
Move one bear after each successful repetition to make practice goals concrete and easy to track.
Learning Resources Baby Bear Counters Toddler Toys Montessori, Ages 3+
Small squishies can provide playful, immediate feedback when used as posture or balance cues.
Joyfy 25 Pcs Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Mini Kawaii Squishies Fidget Toys Animals & Fruit Stress Relief Toys for Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Pinata Filler
A small plush helper can give students a friendly tactile reminder for wrist position and instrument balance.
Joyfy 12 Pcs Mini Plush Toy Small Stuffed Animals Kids Party Favors, Pinata Fillers, Animals Keychain Decoration for Boys Girls, Birthday Supplies
A wearable plush cue makes left-wrist spacing easier to notice without interrupting every repetition.
8 Pack Plush Slap Bracelets, Cute Animal Wristbands, Soft Stuffed Snap Bands for Kids & Adults, Party Favors, Gifts, Classroom Rewards
A carefully graded first solo collection that helps beginning violinists move from exercises into real repertoire.
Solos for Young Violinists: Solos for Young Violinists, Vol 1: Selections from the Student Repertoire (Paperback)
A widely used beginning method that builds tone, rhythm, listening, and technique in a clear progression.
Suzuki Violin School, Vol 1: Violin Part, by Shinichi Suzuki, (Paperback), English
An approachable intermediate collection for building ensemble confidence and performance skills.
The natural next step after Book 1, with longer pieces and more room for technique and expression to grow.
Suzuki Violin School Suzuki Violin School, Vol 2: Violin Part, Book 2, (Paperback)
A useful follow-up solo collection for students ready for more challenging repertoire and performance growth.
Pre-Owned Solos for Young Violinists Violin Piano- Volume 2 Book, Alfred Publishing
An approachable duet collection that gives developing violinists practical experience listening and playing together.
Pre-Owned Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, Bk 1: 2 Violins