I need to rent a violin. What store is best?

Violins may often look the same. But like a human voice, each sounds different. And some sound better than others! Your choice of which violin to rent, even the small sizes, can greatly impact both a student’s progress and enjoyment of the instrument. A good instrument has a clear sound, easy responsiveness, and minimal squeaking. A poor violin can sound scratchy, feel unresponsive, and be so difficult to play, it is virtually impossible to produce a tolerable sound, let alone a good one. Certainly, the larger the instrument the better then tone. But even the smallest sizes can sound pretty good, but may be hard to find.

Although there are several general music stores that carry excellent violin rentals, the best place to rent a violin is from a dedicated violin shop. These shops have expertise in choosing fine student violins that sound excellent and are kept in good condition and repair, with high quality fittings and strings.

Note: I do not receive any teacher kickbacks or compensation for recommeding these shops. They are not paying me for any kind of advertising. What I do gain are relationships with honest and knowledgeable shops that treat their customers well and are able to provide both me and my students the best equipment and service that our area has to offer.
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House of Note

7210 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55426
contact: Sheila Graves
(952) 929-0026


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