Opus II 100 Ahrens Street West ( just behind the Via train station) Kitchener http://www.opus-two.com/ Phone 519-743- 4362 This shop is a great place to get music, Suzuki books & CD’s. If anything is not in stock, they will be happy to order what you need and it will arrive quickly. They also carry RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) books, lots of sheet music, fiddle music, ensemble music, theory workbooks and texts. They carry strings and other supplies for stringed instruments such as rosin, shoulder rests and metronomes. This shop is run by some very nice people who are stocking up especially for us – drop in and introduce yourselves! William Ware Violins 14 Metamora Cres., London, ON Phone Bill Ware has assisted our students in their violin purchases for over twenty years. This excellent shop features a wide range of quality instruments in many sizes and price ranges, and also has an excellent trade-in policy. Instruments are always beautifully set up. Repairs and appraisals are of excellent quality as well. He has a good selection of bows, cases and strings. Please call for an appointment. It's worth the drive! Riedstra’s Violin Shop (Henry & Linda Riedstra) 239 Victoria St. N. (at Ellen St.) Kitchener ON http://www.riedstrasviolinshop.com/ Phone Stratford Location: 38 Neal Ave., Stratford Ontario Phone: This local music shop has a good inventory of quality instruments of all sizes for sale and for rental. Rental rates are very reasonable, from $15./month and up. This shop handles instrument set-up and repairs very well and in a timely manner, and also has a a good selection of music, bows, cases, strings and supplies. Their trade-in policy is also very reasonable. Drop in – no appointment necessary. The Sound Post Toll Free Mail Order Service: 93 Grenville St. Toronto, ON http://www.thesoundpost.com/ This shop seems to always have what we need when we need it! Their speedy delivery makes it easy and convenient to shop. Orders are usually mailed out or sent via UPS the same day or the next day. Specializing in stringed instrument supplies, they also have an extensive selection of music, books, videos, CD’s, etc., as well as excellent quality instruments for sale. A feature of this shop is their “string lab”, allowing you to try out different kinds of strings on your instrument. This is a Canadian company, started by a Suzuki family. Prices are very reasonable, even if you include the shipping charges. Music Plus 5 Michael St., Kitchener (off Victoria, between Park & King St.) http://www.musicpluscorp.com/ Phone Best known for their large selection of sheet music, books, Suzuki Books & CD’s. They also have some supplies for stringed instruments such as strings, rosin, etc. This store is excellent for piano and choral music, but their selection of music and supplies for string players is also quite good. Shar Music http://www.sharmusic.com/ Toll Free: This large music store has everything for the string player! Based in Michigan, they are well known for a large selection of reasonably priced supplies and huge selection of sheet music, books, videos, etc. Their Suzuki materials are especially well priced and they often have sales on specific items such as strings, books or violin cases, for example. Ask your teacher to see a catalogue if you need something specific but you can also order online. String prices can’t be beat! Mail order only. The Little Fiddle Repair Shop Call: Pat Fitton 238 Camille Cres., Waterloo Phone: 746-2880 Pat is experienced at repairing stringed instruments, especially little fiddles needing little or big repairs. Bow re-hairing can also be done here. She occasionally gets instruments in for sale, and can order what you need. Waterloo Music Company 3 Regina St. N. Waterloo, ON. Phone 886-4990 Stop by this store for music, books, and instrument supplies such as music stands, strings, rosin, etc. Stock is sometimes limited, but if you’re in the neighbourhood, you could be in luck. McClellan Instruments & Bows 3rd Floor – 266 Adelaide St. W. Toronto, ON M5H 1X6 Phone: A full service dealer for musicians wishing to purchase or sell an instrument or bow. Offers the highest possible quality of instruments for students. Steve McClellan will also appraise, assess and repair instruments and bows. Mission Strings is the retail division of the company, selling strings, cases, accessories and student (trade) instruments of the highest quality at competitive prices. Website: finestrings.com for a catalog or more info. There are many other music stores in Toronto such as Remenyj House of Music and Heinl’s for fine instruments, supplies and excellent repairs. Ask your teacher if you are interested in knowing about some of these Toronto shops. |