Belinda Bunt's Violin Studio

General Information 

If you are interested in taking Violin lessons, the following list of supplies/materials will be required.  You may purchase the items at the locations listed under Rental Information.  

  • Violin sized to fit the student.  See the Rental Information below.
  • Shoulder Rest sized to fit the violin (different types & varieties available)  
  • Pascale Method Book & DVD with Sticker Packet (Preschool students only)
  • Suzuki for Violin book & CD, Vol. 1 (Age 6+)

Other books/materials may be recommended individually for students:

  • I Can Read Music book (Vol. 1)
  • Essential Elements for Violin (Vol. 1)

For a list of tips on how to take care of the violin, click on the link below.

If you have questions, contact Belinda @ 931-580-0491 or Belindatbunt@gmail.com.

 

Rental Information

Need a place to rent a violin? Check out one of the three convenient locations in Birmingham.  They offer rental programs that allow you to move up sizes as needed and/or rent towards the purchase of a new violin.  Be sure to purchase a shoulder rest that will fit your violin as this will help maintain good posture.  Each location also carries the Suzuki method books that will be needed to begin lessons!

Belinda with students.JPG

 

  • Casebere Violins is a privately owned shop located off of 280 in Eagle Point.  
  • Homewood Music is located at 1712 28th Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35209.
  • Village Violins is located at 3201 Lorna Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216.  
  • www.sharmusic.com is one stop shopping for music, strings and accessories.  They have free shipping on string only orders and all of the materials that you will need for lessons. 
  • ThePotterViolin Company have rental plans starting at $11.99/month.

 

Accessories

 

Shoulder rests provide the comfort & support needed to play with correct posture.  

  • Kun, Everest or Wolf shoulder rests are recommended & available at Amazon or www.sharmusic.com
  • Belvelin shoulder rests are an alternative shoulder rest made out of dense rubber shaped to support correct posture & is available at The Potter Violin Company.

GelRests provide comfort for the chin.

 

Other Student Resources 

Click on the links below for other helpful resources and tips. 

 

Listening Samples:  The Hallelujah Chorus

Hallelujah Chorus.mp3

For other Listening Samples, click here.