Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Young Violinist

When choosing gifts for the young violinist, avoid violin supplies or accessories such as a pack of strings, violin polish, cleaning rag, mute, or rosin.  These items do not make exciting gifts, and most violinists already have these items.  The following gift ideas for the young violinist are things that I used or would have appreciated as a young violinist.  Practicing the violin takes discipline and effort.  Inspire the young violinist you know with the following gift ideas that make practicing the violin easier and more fun.

1.  Music Minus One
Music Minus One is like Karaoke for the young violinist.   A favorite of students and audiences alike is the Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins by J.S. Bach.  The CD allows you to hear the original recording with both violin parts and symphony accompaniment.  You, also, have the option to hear only one violin part with symphony accompaniment so you can play the other violin part along with it.  Moreover, you can choose to play the symphony only version and get together with another violinist to play the Bach Double. 

Most of the Music Minus One series come with sheet music.  You can also find Music Minus One for the violin for other classics such as the Vivaldi Four Seasons.  Choose pieces appropriate to the young violinist’s skill level or pieces that the young violinist will be motivated to learn.  Music Minus One for violin is also available for the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.