Simply Violin

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Simply Violin embraces and expands on Suzuki violin concepts with products designed for a new generation of students. We believe learning violin should be fun. Our products include an innovative Scales Book based on Carl Flesch, and a variety of Song Books that offer exceptional value -- 90 Sacred Songs, 90 Favorite Songs, 40 Christmas Songs, all with lyrics and accurate yet accessible versions. Fiddle Tunes and Books for Beginning Orchestra round out our sheet music offerings. Our publications are clear, easy to read, and built to last.

We also also offer a full selection of teaching aids, including our full-color Circle of Fifths and colorful 3D Fingerboard Diagrams, as well as our Note Fun Flash Cards with themes such as tropical fish and kittens & puppies. Teaching aids are available for all strings (violin, viola, cello, and bass).

We believe our products should be attractive as well as useful. Our book covers and notecards feature artwork by noted artist Susan Giannantonio, We also sell select third party products such as First Frets, which feature colors that match our fingerboard diagrams, and Super Sensitive Clarity Rosin, which matches our love for bright colors!

We also offer group and private lessons, a beginning orchestra program, and event music to the greater Twin Cities area.

Free shipping on our full line of supplemental repertoire and and supplementary teaching materials. 10% discount for teachers (promo code: ASTA).

Recent ArticlesHow to Choose a Shoulder Rest for Your Violin by Lisa A. Berman
The subject of shoulder rests has generated a lot of controversy amoung teachers and violinists. Because they were not used until fairly recently and also because they may affect the sound somewhat, there are still some teachers who recommend against using them at all. Certainly, there are some violinists who do fine without a shoulder rest. Often, these people have short necks. More

How to Choose Strings for Your Violin by Sheila Graves
Now that you've practiced and practiced, you might be noticing that your strings are starting to sound false, or not in tune. Or, perhaps they are starting to unravel or sound "dull." If you have a fiddle contest or performance coming up, you should try to change your strings a week or two ahead of time to allow them to stretch and reach their full potential. How do you determine which strings to choose? There are numerous strings on the market at various price points. More