Q: What's the difference between a violin & a viola anyway?

A: A violin's body measures no more than 14" in length and it has a sweeter, higher sound.  It is the Soprano of the orchestra. The violin reads in TREBLE CLEF (also known as the G-Clef) 

A "full-sized" viola is generally the 16" viola.  However they do come larger.  The bigger body of the viola gives it a more mellowed tone and a lower sound compared to the violin.  The viola mainly reads in ALTO CLEF (also known as C-Clef), and it is the only instrument that reads in this clef nearly 100% of the time. 

Q: Where can I rent my son/daughter's instrument?

A: Here is a list of local music stores you can rent from:

Cornet Music Inc

9 E Main StSmithtown NY 11787-2801

phone: 631-724-0705

Music Land
2960 Middle Country Rd
Lake Grove, NY 11755

(631) 585-2322

(631) 585-2323

 

 

Q: What if my son/daughter's instrument is really out of tune?

A: This is not something I would recommend a parent to do, unless they are musicians themselves. this can risk the strings or the instrument breaking. 

Just leave it for the school teacher or myself to tune when we see your child.

Q: What if my son/daughter breaks their instrument?

 

A: If strings are broken, I recommend leaving the instrument alone until their next lesson or rehearsal at school.  I

If it happens in a crunch I recommend going to your local music store.  They will replace your string for you.

 

If the actual instrument breaks, please do not try and fix it yourself!!  Take it to your local music store for repair ASAP!

Below is a professional violin maker and retailer that I go to and I strongly recommend!

 

 

Donato Family Music

136 Carleton Ave, East Islip, NY

(631) 277-4898 

Q: What will my child's lesson be like? Can I watch?

A: A lessons typically consists of your child performing scales,

etudes (study pieces), their school pieces, or a NYSSMA solo.

You are more than welcome to watch a lesson!

Q: What is NYSSMA!?

A: Click here to read about NYSSMA and their mission