Toronto School for Strings

Toronto School for Strings




Recommended Websites and Recordings

www.torontopianotuning.org
AG Professional Piano Services Tuning & Repairs
Providing professional quality service in Toronto, GTA, Aurora, Brampton, Concord, Maple, Markham, Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Thornhill, Vaughan, Woodbridge, and York Region since 1992.
Tuning, voicing, regulation, and repairs are some of our core competencies.
www.fiddleheads.ca
Fiddleheads.ca: RCM Royal Sequence CDs for Violin
This is the website for people who want a recorded accompaniment for the Royal Conservatory Violin Series, Vol. 1-4
www.smartmusic.com
SmartMusic
MakeMusic, Inc., is the world leader in software and systems for music educators and musicians. Among our leading products are Finale®, the world's best-selling music notation software and SmartMusic®, the complete music practice system that features Intelligent Accompaniment® and the world's largest interactive accompaniment library.
www.fisherquartet.com
The Fisher Quartet
Bronson Kwan, Tak Kwan, violin, Julian Fisher, viola, Mary Fisher, cello.
The Fisher Quartet can provide music for the most discriminating listener of classical music as well as for those whose taste is in a lighter or more popular style.
www.artbylena.com
Modern Music Paintings
Paintings of Violins and Cellos by Lena Karpinsky
www.musicinsummer.com
Music In Summer — Toronto Music Festival
JVL Summer School for Performing Arts (SSPA) — Summer Music Camp
Summer Music program for Strings and Piano. Preparatory, Intermediate and Advanced Studies. North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Director: Jacob Lakirovich (JVL Violin Studio - Toronto, Thornhill)
www.suzukiassociation.org
SAA - Suzuki Association of the Americas
The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America. The SAA is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by a staff in Boulder Colorado. With the International Suzuki Association (ISA) and other regional associations, the SAA promotes and supports the spread of Dr. Suzuki's Talent Education.
www.melosrosin.gr
Melos Rosin — High Quality Handmade Rosin
  • Does not contain any chemicals (glucose, sugar etc.)
  • Is especially designed for every different instrument (violin, cello & bass), and for two seasons (dark color - winter, light color - summer)
  • The user can mix different MELOS rosin types to have the results that prefer for every occasion.
  • Is always fresh (made only upon an order).
  • Is a 100% hand-made product.
  • Is made of high quality Greek pine-tree colophony.
  • Is made by a musician who respects the right hand of his colleagues.
www.long-mcquade.com
Long & McQuade
Long & McQuade is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, with 26 locations from British Columbia to Ontario. This means that if you're a touring musician, you'll have the benefit of dealing with a familiar store with consistent sales, supply, service and support – no matter where your home base is.
www.sheetmusicplus.com
Sheet Music Plus
If you're looking for sheet music, we recommend Sheet Music Plus. They have the world’s largest selection, guaranteed low prices, and great customer service.
www.suzukiontario.org
SAO - Suzuki Association of Ontario
The Suzuki Association of Ontario (S.A.O.) is a non-profit provincial organization of Suzuki violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, harp, guitar, recorder, and early childhood education teachers. The Association has its mandate to support and promote Suzuki talent education programs across Ontario. Its goal is to build a Suzuki community throughout the province by facilitating communication among teachers, parents and students.
www.benjaminzander.com
Benjamin Zander - "Art of Possibility"
The Art of Possibility offers a set of breakthrough practices for creativity in all human enterprises. Infused with the energy of their dynamic partnership, the book joins together Ben's extraordinary talent as a mover and shaker, teacher, and communicator, with Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for creating innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment. In lively counterpoint, the authors provide us with a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of our lives.
www.remenyi.com
Remenyi House of Music
Music Instrument Experts, Makers & Dealers Since 1890.
The Remenyi collection of rare master violins, violas, cellos and bows always provides a wide choice for the discriminating player. Each example from the collection reflects the high standards upon which the firm's reputation stands. This standard is upheld regardless of price range.
Stores in Toronto and Richmond Hill (Ontario, Canada).
www.rcmexaminations.org
RCM Examinations
RCM Examinations offers students around the world a third-party music examination system based on the renowned curriculum of The Royal Conservatory of Music.
ARCT (A.R.C.T. - Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music) Exams, Music High school credits, Theory Examinations, Practical Examination - Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Singing, Speech, Speech arts, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello. Introductory Grade Piano.
www.tonydawson.org
A Tribute to Dr. Dawson
Tony Dawson taught at the Royal Conservatory of Music for twenty years, and was admired by his colleagues and beloved by several generations of his students.
www.georgeheinl.com
Geo. Heinl & Co.
Since 1920, musicians have trusted the Heinl name for top quality musical merchandise and craftmanship. Our dedication to service encompasses decades of knowledge and experience. We offer a wide selection of instruments in the violin family for students and professionals as well as complete lines of strings and accessories. Luthiers have long come to Heinl's for their making needs. You'll find all that you need whether you are just getting started or are a seasoned veteran of the craft.
www.tso.ca
Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra
The Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO) is a high-level orchestral training programme for talented musicians aged 22 and under. TSYO alumni are found in virtually every major performing organization in Canada, and many have embarked on successful solo and chamber music careers worldwide.
www.thesoundpost.com
The Sound Post
The Sound Post is a full-service supplier of bowed stringed instruments and related goods and services. We look after a string player's every need. We repair, maintain, evaluate, buy and sell violins, violas, cellos, basses and their bows. We have special interest and experience in the area of antique instruments — Toronto, Canada.

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