Violin Lesson Etiquette

For your child to have the best possible experience in his or her violin class, please review the following guidelines. I expect all children and teenagers to follow these simple rules:

I am ready for the class if…

• I came 10 minutes in advance 
• I am wearing the proper outfit (no hoodies, no flip flops)
• I am wearing my hair pulled back from my face
• I do not have gum or candy in my mouth
• I am wearing no jewelry or wristwatch 
• I have visited restroom (my hands are clean and dry)
• I have my nails trimmed short
• I have a pencil and eraser
• I have my music organized in a binder
• I am ready to listen, pay attention and enjoy music

Violin Maintenance Rules

• Choose a light compact and sturdy violin case
• Store your violin away from heating elements
• Do not keep your violin anywhere, except the violin case
• Loosen your bow after each practise session
• Rosin your bow every day before practicing
• Wipe the violin surfaces with the dry cloth after each practice
• Never force a violin case to close – you will damage the instrument
• Never attempt to adjust or fix the violin – bring it to the violin salon

For more information on this subject please read these articles

• Instrument care by Perrin Violins
• Take care of the violin by Stringsmagazine