Your personal advisor for the stringed instruments world!
At The Strings Family, we know from experience the quality and features that teachers and players expect in a stringed instrument. We research the stringed instruments market extensively so that you don’t have to. We know what’s available throughout the industry and offer only the very best value instruments we can find at each price point.
Rhoda Barfoot
Hi! My name is Rhoda Barfoot and I’m a professional violinist, qualified violin teacher and director of The Strings Family, an online stringed instruments store specializing in student violins. Over the past 16 years I have helped hundreds of teachers and parents just like you to find the right violins, violas and cellos for their young players and to navigate the world of stringed instrument study.
Teachers
Rhoda Barfoot with their students
The Strings Family is fast becoming the go-to resource for teachers who appreciate our specialist knowledge and speedy service.
Having taught hundreds of young string players, I know what teachers, parents, and students need in a stringed instrument!
As a teacher, you will understand how refreshing it is when a student shows up with a good violin, viola or cello – one that is attractive, has good quality strings, sounds nice and resonant, has pegs that turn and stay in tune, and that comes with a nice quality bow and case.
It’s often a nice surprise to see an instrument that your student can enjoy playing, everyone can enjoy listening to, and that the student can grow into.
I’ve had this challenge with my own students over the years and finally decided to do my own research, and find consistently great quality instruments at a fair price. I only sell instruments here that I would recommend to my own students.
We are happiest when kitting out a school or orchestra with some new instruments that they will love to play! Teachers, get in touch here if you need new instruments or upgrades for your school or own students.
We offer excellent deals to schools and orchestras for multiple instrument purchases.
Parents
The Strings Family is here to support parents throughout the musical journey. We have all the products you will need, and all are the very best value we have found in the market. See all our children’s violins here.
Our five star service starts with personalized advice and continues with ongoing support.
From learning how to select the right violin to keeping it safe, well maintained and in good condition so it will last well even in the hands of a young child, to advising on sheet music resources, repertoire, practice schedules and tips to keep your child motivated, The Strings Family will support you as you support your child in their musical study.
On our blog you’ll find many guides about supporting a child who is learning to play violin, written especially for parents.
If you have any questions about our products, or you have a question about stringed instruments or music study that you would like us to answer, go to our forum.