Useful Links
Here you will find resources for music and cello related topics.
Where to get sheet music, instruments, accessories, etc:
Based in Ann Arbor. Do it all shop with rentals, accessories, sheet music, and instrument services.
Based in Troy. Higher quality rental instruments and luthier.
Based in Southfield. Anthony DiMambro, bow maker, and Jonathon Price, luthier, service instruments and bows. Also rents instruments. Personal go-to shop for bow and instrument service.
Based in MA. Mostly for accessories and sheet music. Occasionally great sales.
Based in SC. Cello specialty shop that has instruments, accessories, sheet music.
Public domain sheet music library. Note that not all scans are created equally, try multiple editions if illegible.
Good prices on string sets. See special combo sets.
Music Theory
Lessons and practice for music theory and ear training. Their Tenuto app is also a good practice tool.
Music Notation Software
For anyone interested in composition or arranging. We encourage everyone to play with any of the programs listed.
An Avid Sibelius competitor created by some of Sibelius’ own developers. They provide a free version with limited capabilites. Has an iPad app.
Free open-source notation software that is quite capable. It is integrated with Musescore.com so you can save music online or publish your music. Download it without Musehub. Recommend you NOT purchase a subscription to Musescore.com as it is mostly arrangements. It does have an app for iPad, but unfortunately it is only for reading music hosted on the website.
Long-time industry standard. Avid provides a free version of Sibelius with limited capabilities. Has an iPad app.
Suzuki Method
Created by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the Suzuki Method is focused on learning music as a language.
Suzuki Association of the Americas
For detailed information on the Suzuki Method, resources, and articles.
Alfred Publishing - Suzuki Digital Download
Links to purchase professional recordings of the Suzuki repertoire. Although Youtube is free and a decent reference, these are higher quality.