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Instrument Rentals & Quality Purchases
Instrument Rentals & Quality Purchases
Finding the right size and proper setup is essential for proper technique and intonation. These trusted regional shops specialize in student and professional string instruments:
Varnam Strings
Overview: A dedicated string instrument shop rooted in the Carolina coast, offering rentals, student setups, and fine instruments selected for tone and playability.
Services: Student rentals, school purchasing, and instruments ranging from beginner to advanced maker levels.
Website: varnamstrings.com
Gawlik Violins (Charleston Location)
Overview: A full-service violin shop providing rentals, sales, and accessories for violin, viola, and cello students.
Services: Premium rental packages (with 100% rental fee trade-in options toward purchase and free size upgrades), strings, cases, and shoulder rests.
Address: 1579 Savannah Hwy, Suite A, Charleston, SC 29407 (by appointment)
Website: gawlikstringedinstruments.com
Music & Arts (Summerville)
Overview: Conveniently located right here in Summerville, offering student instrument rental programs and local supplies.
Address: 1219 N Main St, Suite A, Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: (843) 871-4784
Experience Live Music
Experience Live Music
Dr. Suzuki heavily emphasized immersing students in live music. Hearing professional orchestral playing live is one of the best inspirations for growing string students!
The Summerville Orchestra
Overview: A cornerstone of our local community. They offer a full subscription concert series, chamber performances, and adult educational series right here in Summerville.
Venue: Summers Corner Performing Arts Center (318 Gnarly Oak Lane, Summerville, SC) and local venues.
Website: summervilleorchestra.org
Summerville Orchestra Youth Philharmonic & Junior Philharmonic
Overview: Excellent local youth ensemble programs for violin, viola, cello, and upright bass students in 6th–12th grade (and younger advanced players).
Opportunities: Students study challenging orchestral repertoire, perform seasonal concerts, and have unique opportunities like Side-by-Side performances alongside the main Summerville Orchestra.
The Charleston Symphony
Venue: Charleston Gaillard Center (Downtown Charleston)
Highlights: Masterworks series, family-friendly concerts, and holiday pops performances. Consider attending youth orchestra concerts to inspire younger students.
Website: charlestonsymphony.org
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