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Teachers using The ABCs of Strings method series offering private lessons VIOLIN, FIDDLE & VIOLA TEACHERS: (Cello & Double Bass teachers below) "We highly recommend ABCs of Violin and Viola to all our students. We have seen our students progress and retain what they have learned easily. Thank you, Janice!" Loraine Plante, owner of The Musik Planet, Riverside, CA http://www.TheMusikPlanet.com/ Mimi Butler, Author of "Private Music Studio Guides" and Clinician for NEW String Teachers, B.M. Music Ed, Violin/Viola Teacher, Haddonfield, NJ http://www.privatemusicstudio.com/index.php "ABCs of Violin and Viola are great books with a wide selection of fun songs which are both enjoyable to play and have good pedagogical value." Alexander Vavilov, Violin/Viola Faculty: Point Counterpoint Music Camp of Leicester, Vermont, Indian Hill Music School of Littleton, MA and Winchester Music School, MA a_vavilov@yahoo.com "The ABCs of Violin is a foolproof method of learning the violin correctly right from the start. It's innovative, logical, easy to use, and most of all fun. I recommend it to all my students." Emil Altschuler, M.M., Concert Violinist/Violin Teacher, Cambridge, MA emilaltschuler@gmail.com http://www.emilaltschuler.com/ "I highly recommend ABCs of Violin to all my students and colleagues; it's wonderfully organized and is truly fun to play! My students of all ages love these great method books; they enjoy the progress along with the beautiful repertoire and always ask about the next book!" Ms. Yi-Hsiu Liu, D.M.A., Concert Violinist/Violin Teacher at MassAve Music, Cambridge, MA yihsiu1982@hotmail.com "There are virtually no gaps to fill on completion of your ABCs of Violin and Viola books before moving on to exam material -- it is the most complete and whole series that dovetails with the Associated Board of the Royal Conservatory of Music that I have come across yet." Hazel Kerr, Violin/Viola teacher, 2003 Yamaha Scottish Instrumental Teacher of the Year Award, Angus, Scotland, UK Hazel Kerr "A few of my students just started using the ABCs of Violin and Viola books--and I will tell you, the material is so much fun! I really appreciate the delightful array of tunes and studies. Thank-you so much! In the last ten years of teaching, I have yet to find a more enjoyable resource for my students." Peter Hughes, performing artist and private Violin/Viola teacher, Worcester, MA peter@centralmassviolinstudio.com http://www.centralmassviolinstudio.com/ "Janice has incorporated various folk songs from different cultural backgrounds into her books, which is an excellent way to introduce diversity through music to a beginner violinist. They are beautiful and fun! The series is well planned, completed with scale exercises, basic theory worksheets, and practice charts! I highly recommend it!" Dr. Hsin-Lin Tsai, D.M.A., Concert Violinist/Violin Teacher, Boston, MA tsaihl@alum.bu.edu http://www.perezespejo.com/letoileduo.html, "The ABCs of Strings is a significant contribution to meeting the reading needs of Suzuki students for a structured approach and positive reinforcement that grows organically from the material. Our students and teachers enjoy using the ABCs books and find the original pieces by Janice Tucker Rhoda to be especially charming and musical. The ABCs of Duets for 2 Violins adds a valuable ensemble dimension to the learning experience." Donald Becker, M.M., Violin/Viola Teacher, Director of Suzuki Institute of Boston, MA suzukiboston@earthlink.net http://www.suzukiboston.com/staff.htm "After participating in Janice's ABCs of Violin Teaching course, I have a whole new toolbox of techniques to draw from when teaching my students. Her class was well thought out, enjoyable and extremely beneficial to me as a teacher. I highly recommend it to anyone working with beginning violin students!" Emily Moore, B.M., Violin Teacher, Los Angeles, CA mooremily@gmail.com "The ABCs of Strings books are a great comprehensive teaching tool. My students can grasp all of the techniques easily." Morgan Evans-Weiler, B.M., Classical/Fiddle/Jazz/Swing/Folk Violin Teacher and Performer, Boston, MA morgan.evans.weiler@gmail.com http://www.morganevans-weiler.com/ "In her ABCs of Violin Teaching course Janice gave me so many wonderful new tips that I could immediately incorporate into my teaching. She packed in so many useful comments about violin technique and inspiring anecdotes -- the time flew by! I left completely re-invigorated and eager to use her suggestions in my teaching." Jane Rosenof, B.A., M.A. certified string specialist, Violin/Viola Teacher, West Newton, MA jrosenof@comcast.net "I find that The ABCs of Violin is among the best methods to learn how to play the instrument. It is written with great clarity, the sequence of exercises and music is carefully planned, and the result is that students enjoy learning well and fast! I highly recommend it!" Dr. Miguel Perez-Espejo Cardenas, D.M.A., Concert Violinist/Violin Teacher; Visiting Senior Instructor Bridgewater State College, MA migueltononi@hotmail.com http://www.perezespejo.com "I use ABCs of Violin for both children and adults, and find that it covers both groups well. There is a variety of material and styles, and it is easy to navigate your way through the book. The system of line numberings makes it easy to reference between the various techniques being taught, and the warm-ups provided for each main piece allow material to be introduced gradually. The availability of an orchestral scoring of the material is useful in forming up small groups for the spring recital season." Richard Tweney, B.M., English and French speaking Violin/Viola Teacher, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada richard@violinlessonsnorthumberland.ca http://www.violinlessonsnorthumberland.ca "Who couldn't love the ABCs of Violin? It's terrific!" Ms. Éilís Crean, only student of the legendary Eddie Kelly of Ireland, and Boston's only teacher of East Galway style of traditional Irish fiddle-playing, Fiddle/Mandolin/Banjo/Piano Teacher, Boston, MA eiliscrean@gmail.com "These wonderful method books have sparked a great violin interest in my students. It’s been a pleasure to see them develop and absorb knowledge from The ABCs of Violin. I highly recommend it to every string teacher." Aleksandra Labinska, Violin Teacher at Boston Center for Adult Education, D.M.A. candidate at Boston University, Boston, MA     a_labinska@hotmail.com "My students enjoy the ABCs of Strings series - they love the melodies! As a teacher I appreciate the way new concepts are explained clearly and in a logical sequence." Larry Young, B.A., certified F.M. Alexander Technique teacher, protégé of David Douglass early violin performance specialist, Concert Fiddler and Violin/Fiddle Teacher, Manchester, MA larrypromusica@hotmail.com http://poorrichardspenny.com/index.html "My students love playing the pieces in the The ABCs of Duets for Violin, especially Mary had a Little Lamb, Joy to the World and Old McDonald!" Jose Leonardi Reyes, D.M.A. candidate University of Arizona, Violin/Viola Teacher, Tucson, AZ joseleonardi@me.com "I have been using the ABCs of Violin Method for a couple of years and I fully recommend it as a fun and efficient learning method for both children and adults. The pace of learning feels easy and the progress is fast!" Raluca Dumitrache, M.M., Concert Violinist and Violin Teacher at Concord Conservatory of Music and privately in Boston, MA raludx@gmail.com "Bravo on your ABCs of Violin series! I use the books successfully in my private studio." Siri Smedvig, Concord Orchestra concertmaster, Concert Violinist/Artist and Violin Teacher, Concord, MA sreidunn@aol.com http://www.sirismedvig.com "I've been teaching the ABCs of Strings to both children and adults for several years and have found the books to be informative, fun and motivating for a wide variety of students. Highly recommended." Deborah Boykan, BM Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Concert Violinist and Violin/Viola Teacher, Belmont, MA     deborah@lafolia.com "I have been using The ABCs of Violin and Viola series in my teaching for the last few years and like it very much. I have utilized it successfully instructing my own children, and find it very easy to teach all children using this method. Thank you for this great series :-)" Kasia Haroldsen, B.M., Violin/Viola Teacher, Spokane, WA khrsen@comcast.net http://www.kasiasmusic.com "I have taught violin for 30 years to students of all ages. The ABCs of Violin books work well for individual lessons as well as small group lessons. I also use them as a supplement to the Suzuki violin books. The children like the variety of songs and I think the books are laid out in a logical way. The notes and rhythms are presented clearly and my students enjoy themselves as their techniques improve." Alice Lasky, B.M., Concert Violinist/Violin Teacher, Walnut Creek near San Francisco, CA alice4strings@yahoo.com "Janice's ABCs of Violin carefully sequenced introduction of fingerings, strings, note values, bowings, and scales will have the beginning violinist playing pieces such as Beethoven's "Ode to Joy," Dvorak's "New World Symphony," and Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" in no time at all. I use many of the pieces in this book as a valuable supplement to the Suzuki repertoire I teach my students. Highly recommended!" Ms. Chris Mandell, M.Ed., Certified Suzuki Violin Teacher, West Roxbury, MA ChrisMandell@yahoo.com "The ABCs of Violin is a wonderful supplement to the Suzuki literature for my students. The blend of technique snippets, fun pieces and duets greatly enhances their learning experience. I highly recommend it as a reading book for them!" Sheryl LaFayette, Suzuki Violin/Viola Specialist, Concord, MA sheryllaf@yahoo.com "This ABCs of Viola book is great! The perfect tool with its simple melodies appropriate for adults as well as children. I love the harmonies (duets) and the warmups are excellent preparation for playing each piece. Students learn to read easily." Meredith Cooper, Violin/Viola Teacher, Boston Center for Adult Education and former Director of the New School of Music, Somerville, MA mercooper@hotmail.com "I highly recommend the ABCs of Violin. The music is both fun and perfect for teaching technique to both kids and adults - a winning combination!" Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A., Concert Violinist, Violin Teacher at Boston Center for Adult Education and in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA danielbroniatowski@yahoo.com http://www.musicteachersboston.com "I have been unsatisfied with many of the violin method books until I started using The ABCs of Violin. The book is very well summarized and I love how the topics are introduced step by step. The notes are large and easy for students to read, and they really enjoy the learning process." Christie-Keiko Abe, Spec.Mus.PhD, Concert Violinist, Violin Teacher & Certified Suzuki Teacher, Columbia College Chicago/Sherwood Conservatory of Music, Chicago IL christieviolin@yahoo.com Janice Tucker Rhoda's excellent Teaching Assistant in the ABCs of Violin classes at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, MA. Ashleigh Gordon, M.M., Concert Violist, Violin/Viola Teacher, Boston, MA violashe@gmail.com  http://www.violashe.com/ "The ABCs of Violin method books are fun for my students! They are encouraged to keep learning the violin and NOT quit!" Elicia Burton, Violin/Fiddle Teacher, Santa Cruz, CA ebfiddler@sbcglobal.net Janice Tucker Rhoda's excellent Teaching Assistant in the ABCs of Violin classes at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, MA. Jaya Varma, M.M., Concert Violinist, ABCs of Violin Duets Group Course Teacher at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Traveling Violin Teacher, Cambridge and Greater Boston area, MA jayakvarma@gmail.com "I use The ABCs of Strings series with my students and find it to be a great teaching resource!" Harris Shilakowsky, M.M., Professor of Violin, Viola, Cello & Piano, ShilakowskyArts.com After School Programs, Easton, MA violin@ShilakowskyArts.com http://www.shilakowskyarts.com/ Jenna enjoys using The ABCs of Duets for Violin and The ABCs of String Orchestra in her studio. Jenna Potts, M.M. candidate Longy School of Music, Violin Teacher, Cambridge, MA jennalpotts@gmail.com http://www.pottsviolinstudio.com/ Janice Tucker Rhoda's excellent Teaching Assistant in the ABCs of Violin classes at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, MA. Sophia Yurina, M.M. candidate Longy School of Music, Concert Violinist, English and Russian speaking Violin & Piano Teacher, Cambridge, MA yasonka00@yahoo.com http://www.soloviolin.org/ Janice Tucker Rhoda's excellent Teaching Assistant in the ABCs of Violin classes at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, MA. Leslie Levi, Artist Diploma candidate Boston University, Concert Violinist, English and French speaking Violin Teacher, Brookline, MA leslie.levi@wanadoo.fr http://http://leslielevi.com/ "The ABCs of Violin and ABCs of Viola are by far one of the most successful method book series I have used. The books include great selections of pieces and excellent warm ups. I regularly use them in my classes and get great feedback from my students, therefore I highly recommend it to anyone teaching both group classes and private lessons." Lilit Muradyan, D.M.A. candidate Boston University, Russian and Armenian speaking Violin/Viola Teacher, Boston Arts Academy Strings Outreach Program, Boston, MA lilmuradyan@yahoo.com Lis Craft, B.A., B.M., Violin Teacher and Composer, New York City, NY elisabeth.craft@gmail.com CELLO TEACHERS: "I love Janice Tucker Rhoda's method books because they are easy to follow. As a cello teacher and member of the American String Teachers Association, I have reviewed many method books, and found Janice's books to be a fun, organized, "no frills" book to offer my students. The students enjoy being able to play familiar songs right from the "get go". Many method books are so cluttered with information the student has a difficult time focusing on the lesson and just ends up very confused. The ABCs of Cello series of method books are excellent books for every level, they progress nicely through the positions and move the student smoothly through their musical endeavors." Charlene Ledoux, B.A., AA-Music, CMP-bd member NHASTA, cellist Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra in N. Andover, MA, Fitchburg State College Chamber Group, Charlaurie Cello Duet ensemble, Concert Cellist/Cello Teacher, southern NH     cledoux@localnet.com http://charlaurie.com/Home.html "I LOVE the ABCs of Cello books! It is so clear and uncluttered (unlike so many current books) with large type, plenty of space between the lines and pieces, organized pedagogical goals, and helpful hints mixed in. I especially enjoy the mix of well-known tunes, important classical melodies, and your original songs. This is the first source I go to when I teach a new student! I know he or she would not be intimidated with this volume and will enjoy the learning process without being overwhelmed." Greg Hamilton, DMA, Professor of Cello, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN ghamilto@cord.edu "Janice Tucker Rhoda has created an outstanding book for the beginner cellist. No need to buy a supplementary book, as The ABCs of Cello for the Absolute Beginner includes a collection of songs and etudes in comprehensive sequence. The practice planner and chart keep everything together for that forgetful cellist and the duets are fun for the student and teacher alike! I highly recommend this book for those ready to dive into the art of cello playing and for those teaching group and private lessons." Maria Scherer Wilson, B.M.E., M.M., Alternative Cellist/String Specialist, Seattle, WA groovecello@yahoo.com "As a certified Suzuki Cello instructor, I have found The ABCs of Cello to be a fabulous enhancement to the Suzuki Pedagogy. Janice Tucker Rhoda's choice of familiar tunes along with her own compositions create a learning environment which students find engaging as well as enjoyable. I would recommend the use of The ABCs of Cello to any teacher, to enhance the learning experience of students both young and old." Eleanor Blake, B.M. Concert Cellist/Cello Teacher, Boston, MA; Suzuki Cello Instructor, Milford, MA, and Whitinsville Christian School, Northbridge, MA eleanorcello@aol.com "The ABCs of Cello's appealing melodies and exercises keep teachers and students coming back for more. A pleasure to use!" Rob Bethel, B.M., Improvisational Cellist/Cello Teacher, owner Yesterday Service sheet music, Somerville, MA cellomanrob@comcast.net "The ABCs of Cello for the Absolute Beginner is one of the most comprehensive cello beginners' books I've seen in the US. The great choice of popular melodies combined with the author's own compositions, intertwined with all necessary technical knowledge each student needs and loves learning, makes it a truly outstanding method book! I use it and will be using it all the time with beginners of any age." Irina Chirkova, M.M., Concert Cellist/Cello Teacher, Los Angeles, CA irina.chirkova@gmail.com Cynthia Forbes, Concert Cellist/Cello Teacher, Cello classes at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Cambridge, MA cynthia@a-better-world.com Nara Shahbazyan, M.M., Concert Cellist/Cello Teacher, Brookline Music School, Brookline, MA shaname@bu.edu Tracy McMonagle Sparks, B.A. in Music Therapy and Performance, B.A. with California Clear Teaching Credential, Concert Cellist and Cello/Violin Teacher, St. Andrew's Music Academy, Santa Maria, CA sparkscello4mom@msn.com DOUBLE BASS TEACHERS: "Janice Tucker Rhoda's ABCs of Bass books are an outstanding way to start beginning bass players of all ages. It's fun, familiar tunes, mixed with helpful exercises, keep students progressing quickly while also keeping their interest. It is especially helpful for young beginners, as there is no other series out there that is both effective and engaging for them. I highly recommend the ABCs of Bass books." Nancy Kidd, Double Bass Teacher and Performer, Bassist in Rhode Island Philharmonic, former Principal Bassist Thayer Symphony, Fitchburg, MA kidd_nancy@hotmail.com "The ABCs of Bass books are easy to work with for both my young and middle aged Double Bass students." Tom Nothnagle, Master Teacher of Double Bass, All styles Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Iowa City, IA tom@tomnothnagle.com http://www.tomsguitarstudio.com/about/ "The ABCs of Bass presents a wealth of information that is consistent with the pedagogy of the leading bass teachers worldwide! Students will love it because of the high quality of the music. There are well over 40 appealing folk songs, classical pieces and excellent original teaching pieces by Janice Tucker Rhoda in each volume. Information for both the left and right hands is thoughtfully presented. For example, the introduction of the slurred staccato and the slurred portato before teaching the smooth slur is a great idea! After studying Books 1 and 2, students will be able to play various two octave scales with many of the basic bowing skills." Dan Swaim, Professor Emeritis of Double Bass, Arizona State University and Chair of Suzuki Association of the Americas Bass Committee, Chandler, AZ Frederick Charlton, Double Bass Teacher, Santa Ana, CA bassbog1@ix.netcom.com http://www.frederickcharlton.com/home.html Jim Guttmann, Concert Double Bassist/Double Bass Teacher, Manager Klezmer Conservatory Band, Watertown, MA kcb@klezmerconservatory.com http://www.klezmerconservatory.com/ The ABCs of Violin, ABCs of Viola, ABCs of Cello and ABCs of Bass are used by teachers all over the world including Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, South America, United Kingdom and the United States. Ask your local music store to order them through publisher Carl Fischer Music/Presser Co. 1-800-854-6764! Dear String Teachers using The ABCs of Strings, If you would like to be added to this page, please let me know. Thank you for using my method! Janice Tucker Rhoda abcsofstrings@gmail.com

The ABCs of Strings is published by Carl Fischer Music