Violin Shops in the Baltimore Area
I receive many inquires about where to find a violin to get started with. Many of my beginning students rent a violin from Gailes Violin Shop in College Park because they have the most affordable rate- $55 for 3 months. Their instruments are excellent. I would also recommend buying a student model violin and bow from them.
You can find preowned violins, which often sound as good or better than new if they've been well taken care of, at a violin shop or on Craigslist. One benefit of renting is that after three months you will have more confidence trying out instruments to buy. I would expect to pay between $150-400 for a student model. I suggest buying a shoulder rest, the most popular model is KUN, they run around $15. Also make sure you have a bow, case, and rosin.
Gailes Violin Shop
10013 Rhode Island Ave
College Park, MD 20740
301-474-4300
gailesemail@yahoo.com
Potter's Violins
4706 Highland Ave
Bethesda, MD
301-652-7070 or 1-800-317-9452
Perrin & Associates Fine Violins
One East Lexington Street, Suite 405
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-539-0043 perrinviolins@verizon.net
Music and Arts
1940 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-453-0811
I play on an English violin made by Ivy Rimmer Owen in 1905 that I purchased from The String House in Rochester, NY. I bought all of my previous violins from Hosmer Violins in Syracuse, NY. When my violin needed a major repair I brought it to Michael Weller at Weller Violins in Alexandria, Virginia. He did excellent work for a very reasonable price.
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where are you finding kun for $15? I can't find one under $35. Also, if they are looking for rental, there is Bullock's in White Plains, MD. His rental rate is about $150 for the school year.
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