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Teacher Services

Since 1976 Johnson String Instrument has provided teachers with exceptional customer service. By offering the best rental program in the country, a vast selection of new and antique instruments and bows, sheet music, method books, teaching aids, and every imaginable stringed instrument accessory, we help teachers maintain their teaching studios.

Music Teacher Directory

Teachers: Opt-in to the Teacher Directory!

The zip code search engine allows students to search for string teachers within a specified geographical area.

Go to "Teachers" and then "My Account" to log in, then "Update Your Profile" to fill in your teaching information. Then, click the box to be included in our teacher referral program.

Sheet Music and Books for Music Teachers

Sheet Music and Books

Once you have a look around our sheet music and books department you'll realize just how complete our selection is. If you would like us to stock a particular title or edition for your students that we currently don't carry, please contact Nate Faro at 800-359-9351 extension 138, or nfaro@johnsonstring.com. Nate will be happy to make any special arrangements for the books, music, and CDs you require!

Music Teachers' Personal Online Store

Teachers' Personal Online Store

Set up a list of supplies for your students in your own custom-made store on the website. Register on our website, add items to your personal store, and share. Your instrument preferences, assigned repertoire and method books, recommended shoulder rests, rosin, learning aids, and more can be viewed and easily purchased online by your students. Let us handle the logistics while you focus on what's most important...the music!

Instruments and Bows for Music Students

Sales Instruments and Bows

Sales Instruments and Bows: We have an outstanding selection of instruments and bows available for purchase in every price range. Our instruments are acquired from major auction houses, independent makers, consignors, and top workshops. Our Rental Equity Program and fair pricing of sales instruments makes it easy for teachers to assist in a student's transition from renting to owning a quality instrument.

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Rental Program

We make it easy for teachers and parents to acquire the appropriate instrument for a student. We ensure the instruments and bows set up by our rental workshop are the very best tools on which to learn. You have the option of having your rental delivered to your home, pick-up at the shop, or limited delivery to selected schools and locations during scheduled service trips.

Instrument Deliveries to Music Teachers

Delivery

In many cases, we will make deliveries to local teaching studios. If you have a need for this service, please contact a school specialist at 800-359-9351.

Additional Resources

Carriage House Violins

Located in Newton, Massachusetts, Carriage House Violins is the instrument sales division of Johnson String Instrument.

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Resources

Whether searching for a job, learning about the "Mozart Effect," looking for a summer music camp, or choosing the right instrument string, you need look no further.

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Johnson String Project

A charitable foundation whose goal is to provide high-quality instruments to children who live in under-served communities and who are participating in El-Sistema-inspired programs in Massachusetts.

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media

Helpful "how to" videos and useful information about JSI and the products and services we offer.

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