Learning how to play musical instruments is a rewarding extracurricular activity for your students. As the new school year begins, you want to ensure you have an engaging, productive curriculum, including functional instruments. The following guide highlights a few necessary tasks you need to complete to ensure your students are ready to pick up where they left off on the first day of school.

How Can You Prepare Instruments for the New School Year?

1. Secure Rentals

Unless your school has a private inventory or you own your own, you’ll need to rent musical instruments. Many musical instrument stores offer rentals, including violins, violas, and cellos. Call ahead to discuss your needs or to let them know that students will be coming in for rentals. Complete this task as early as possible so that new students have time to decide on an instrument and ensure the store has plenty of options in stock.

2. Order Supplies

Look for an instrument store that carries plenty of supplies for your violin, viola, cello, or bass. New music will probably be needed for the school year. You never know when you may need to replace a string or need a rehair, so a shop that specializes in your instruments will be helpful if the need arises.

3. Inspect Instruments

It is good to have a shop check your own instrument.  No one wants to discover a cracked violin or warped cello neck, but accidents can happen due to age, neglect, or extreme temperatures. The sooner you address any issues, the less impact they’ll have on the instrument. A good shop will be able to discuss options for repair or replacement.

Musicians and teachers of all skill levels turn to The String House for their supplies and rentals. Serving clients throughout upstate New York, this family-owned music store in Rochester carries a wide selection of cellos, violins, and violas. They can fulfill all your rental needs for the year or help you find new instruments for your program. Call (585) 442-9272 to discuss your needs with a sales associate, or learn more about their store online.