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    • Garage Sale

    Garage Sale Instrument

    Garage Sale – Up to 70% Off!We’re offering deeply discounted instruments—up to 70% off! These pieces may have a few cosmetic imperfections, but their playability is outstanding. Don’t miss this chance to get a great instrument at an unbeatable price. Come find your next treasure with us! -> Click here to view all garage sale items. Instrumet Size Instrument Name Serial No. Condition Price 1 Cello 3/4 Franz Junger 65886 Fair 1300 -> 399 2 Cello 3/4 Carlos Rizzo 11677 Good 1300 -> 499 7 Cello 1/2 Pietro Moretti 16042 Fair 1200 -> 399 8 Cello 1/2 Andrea Lucci 18010 Fair 1200 -> 399 9 Cello 1/2 Lukas Carmen 14027 Fair 1200 -> 399 10 Cello 1/2 Andrea Lucci 18032 Fair 1200 -> 399 12 Cello 1/4 Carlos Rizzo 11908 Fair 1200 -> 399 14 Cello 1/8 Carlos Rizzo 11132 Fair 1100 -> 399 15 Cello 1/8 Carlos Rizzo 16195 Fair 1100 -> 399 16 Cello 1/8 Carlos Rizzo 16021 Fair 1100 -> 399 17 Violin 1/2 Carlos Rizzo 16060 Fair 550 -> 165 18 Violin 1/2 Carlos Rizzo 11503 Fair 550 -> 165 19 Violin 1/2 Eastman 80 13602159 Fair 550 -> 165 20 Violin 1/2 Carlos Rizzo 10081 Fair 550 -> 165 21 Violin 1/4 Eastman 80 13603683 Fair 500 -> 165 23 Violin 1/8 Carlos Rizzo 16445 Fair 450 -> 165 25 Violin 1/4 Carlos Rizzo 1279 Fair 450 -> 165     All items are final sale and NOT available for trade.  1. Cello ¾ Size Franz Junger   #65886   Fair Details Dings to the wood all around the edges. Cosmetic scratches on the top near the shoulder on the C string side.  2. Cello ¾ Size  Carlos Rizzo #11677  Good DetailsVarnish wear and chips all around the edges.   3. Cello ¾ Size Andra Lucci  #17097  Fair      SOLD DetailsEdges on lower treble side bout worn to wood. Edge wear on upper treble boutDings to wood on upper top edge. Misc dings and scratches in varnish on top and back.   4. Cello ¾ Size Carlos Rizzo #16314   Fair   SOLD DetailsEdge wear through varnish. Corners worn on bass side of C bout. Varnish wear and repair on Bass side of top.   5. Cello ¾ Size Carlos Rizzo  #16195   Fair    SOLD DetailsLight dings on top. Scratches on bass side upper rib. Edge wear to wood on lower treble side edge   6. Cello ¾ Size Carlos Rizzo  #16041  Fair DetailsDings in varnish to wood on top. Dinged up lower corner on bass side C bout. Repaired varnish scratch on upper Bass side bout. Scratches on lower treble side ribs.   7. Cello ½ Size Pietro Moretti #16042  Fair DetailsMany Varnish scratches on top. Various scratches on Ribs. Dings and wear to wood on edge of lower bouts.   8. Cello ½ Size  Andrea Lucci  #18010   Fair DetailsMultiple varnish scratches on top. Edge ear all around. Scratches on back, some repaired. 9. Cello ½ Size  Lukas Carmen #14027  Fair DetailsMultiple Varnish scratches on top. Edge wear to wood on top edges on both sides. Varnish scratches on ribs and back. 10. Cello ½ Size  Andrea Lucci  #18032  Fair DetailsEdge wear all around. Multiple varnish scratches on top and ribs. 11. Cello ½ Size  Angelo Rizzo  #11160   Fair DetailsEdge wear all around, some dings into the wood. Multiple scratches on top, two deep dings repaired on top. 12. Cello ¼ Size  Carlos Rizzo  #11908  Fair DetailsLots of varnish scratches to the wood on top and ribs. Edge wear all around, some to the wood. Multiple varnish scratches on Back. 13. Cello ¼ Size  Angelo Rizzo  #11148   Fair DetailsEdge wear to wood. Varnish scratches on the top and ribs. 14. Cello ⅛ Size Carlos Rizzo   #11132   Fair DetailsEdge wear all around Multiple varnish scratches on the top, a few scratches on the back and ribs.     15. Cello ⅛ Size  Carlos Rizzo  #16195  Fair DetailsEdge wear all around. Minor Varnish scratches on top, ribs, and back. 16. Cello ⅛ Size  Carlos Rizzo #16021  Fair DetailsLight scratches on top. Edge wear all around, some into the wood.   17. Violin ½ Size   Carlos Rizzo  #16060  Fair DetailsA few varnish scratches on top. Some edge wear. 18. Violin ½ Size   Carlos Rizzo  #11503  Fair DetailsEdge wear, some into wood. Some digs on the top, some to the wood. Broken corner on treble side C bout.     19. Violin ½ Size Eastman 80  #13602159   Fair DetailsSmall patches of edge wear into the wood. Broken corner on treble side C bout. 20. Violin ½ Size  Carlos Rizzo  #10081  Fair DetailsEdge wear on lower bouts. Some small dings on back and top. Some wear on Shoulder. Varnish blotch on bass side upper corner.     21. Violin ¼ Size  Eastman 80  #13603683   Fair DetailsSuperficial dings and scratches on top, not into the wood. Deep ding on treble side lower corner.   22. Violin ¾ Size  Carlos Rizzo  #10053  Fair  SOLD DetailsEdge wear, some dings on edge. Scratch on treble side shoulder. Varnish discoloration on back across shoulders.     23. Violin ⅛ Size   Carlos Rizzo  #16445   Fair DetailsEdge wear and dings to the wood on edges. Dings to the wood on top.     24. Violin ¾ Size  Lukas Carmen #14046    Fair SOLD DetailsEdge wear through varnish on treble side, and lower bout on bass side. Multiple superficial dings and scratches on top.   25. Violin 1/4 Carlos Rizzo #1279   Fair DetailsInstrument is set up and plays well, lots of surface flaws as shown. Case functions but should be replaced.

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    Summer Music Camps and Festivals

    Montecito International Music Festival - Ages 11 and below & 12 and up- @ Cal Lutheran 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Our mission is to instruct, mentor and inspire the next generation of great musicians to improve their technical abilities and hone their craft and musicianship skills.https://montecitomusicfestival.com/mariachi-intensive/     AMICI international Music Festival - Ages 7-25- @ Pepperdine University (24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263) The Amici International Summer Music Festival is a two-week summer music festival held from June 29 - July 12, 2025. The festival nurtures young musicians to create music in different settings from solo to chamber performances. Receiving artistic guidance from the festival's world-renowned professional musicians, students will immerse themselves in intensive musical training in a structured setting during the program through daily lessons in both private and group settings. Showcase concerts will take place throughout the festival where the young musicians are given valuable performance opportunities!https://www.amicisummer.org/ amicisummer.org AMICI INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER 2025 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! JUNE 29 - JULY 12, 2025 (31 kB) Music Day Camp @ Santa Monica Conservatory of Music (1501 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404). Weekdays from 9:00am – 3:00pm No previous experience in music is required to join the Beginning Music Camp. When campers arrive, their instructor evaluates them through the daily activities and groups them with students of similar ages and levels. https://www.santamonicamusiccamp.com/2020-summer-music-camp Coast Music – Chamber Music Camp (2417 N Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266)– (ages 12-14 & 15-adult) Students discover the beauty and depth of classical music in this fun 5-day program! Students will work on improving their overall music skills while sharing the experience off playing with others. This 5-day session packed with tons of playing!An audition or Coast Music faculty recommendation is required in order to participate in this Chamber Music program.https://coastmusicrocks.com/chamber-music-camp/    Los Angeles Suzuki Institute @ Pitzer College (1050 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA 91711) – 3 programs available for all ages (8 and under/12 years and younger/at least 13 years old) a. Our Twinkler Program is designed for violin students with no experience or those studying Pre-Twinkle or Twinkle at their home studio.b. Our Foundational Program is meant for students beginning their journey on their instrument. Students will be placed in classes depending on their instrument, repertoire and age.c. The Young Artists program is designed for the advancing teenage musician who would like an intensive experience with a combination of solo performance, chamber experience and musical enrichment.https://lasuzukiinstitute.com/    Violin Academy of Southern California @ Cal State Fullerton (800 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92831) Designed to service Middle through High School advanced violinists.Throughout the week camp attendees will receive a lesson from each of our prestigious faculty members, participate in supervised practice with current CSUF violin students, and attend daily masterclasses.https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/events/violincamp.php   Bellis Music Camp – @ Angeles Crest Christian Camp 8th Grade Students – (CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011) – Middle School Band & Orchestra Musicians 7th -8th grade Its purpose is to serve young musicians by creating an atmosphere where musical and social skills can be combined to bring out the best in each young person. This week-long, sleep-away summer camp is located in the San Gabriel Mountains, serving middle school aged music students throughout Southern California. Campers participate in a variety of ensembles, theory classes, and recreational activities. The week culminates in a concert for our campers’ friends and family.https://www.bellismusiccamp.com/home (edited)   Arrowbear Music Camp – ( P.O. Box 180 Running Springs, CA 92382) – 8-18 years oldWe are an intimate summer music camp located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. Founded in 1942, we serve families from Southern California and the surrounding areas.   Our programs include orchestra, band, choral, jazz and chamber music with campers ranging from ages eight to early college.  We blend the camaraderie of a traditional sleep away camp environment with inspiring musical instruction.https://www.arrowbear.com/session-info   Wildwood Music Camp –  (PO Box 461 Glendora, CA 91740) – Junior High Founded in 1971, Wildwood offers instruction to students in Junior High during a week long sessions that focus on musicianship, musicality, technique and individual development. Sessions are offered based on students grade level for the upcoming school year with skills and improvement monitored throughout the week.http://www.wildwoodmusiccamp.org/about-wildwood-music-associates.html Undergraduate Student Summer Program https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/undergraduate/music/for-current-students/summer-festivals-opportunitie/   And More Camps...  Name Organization Type Location Email Phone Number Contact Name Link Join the Band Summer Music Camps School/Summer Camp Sherman Oaks classes@jointheband.com (818) 345-8950 https://www.jointheband.com/contact/ B-Music Camp Summer Camp WeHo/Fairfax Brandon@BMusicLA.com (323) 487-1850 Santa Monica Music Camp Summer Camp Santa Monica jredfield@smcm.org; frontdesk@smcm.org (310) 576-3600 https://www.santamonicamusiccamp.com/contact-us School of Rock Music Summer Camps Summer Camp Brentwood/Sawtelle westla@schoolofrock.com (310) 442-7625 School of Rock Fairfax District LA School/Summer Camp Fairfax fairfax@schoolofrock.com (323) 999-1919 https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/fairfax/music-camps Summer at Los Angeles College of Music Summer Camp Pasadena admissions@lacm.edu 626-568-8850 https://lacm.edu/summeratlacm/ SOCAMP Teen Music Camps Summer Camp Eagle Rock info@socapa.org (800) 718-2787 Music Rhapsody Kids Music Camp Summer Camp Redondo Beach info@musicrhapsody.com (310) 376-8646 Burbank Music Academy Summer Camp Summer Camp Burbank info@burbankmusicacademy.com (818) 845-7625 Musician's Institute Summer Camp Summer Camp Hollywood admissions@mi.edu (323) 462-1384 Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts Summer Camps Summer Camp Santa Monica info@hollywoodacademyofmusicandarts.com (310) 207-1200 Coast Music Summer Camp Hermosa Beach coastmusicstaff@gmail.com (310) 372-4753 https://coastmusicrocks.com/ Tiffany Music Academy School/Summer Camp Culver City info@tiffanymusicacademy.com 310-425-8322 https://tiffanymusicacademy.com/camps/ Violin Academy of Southern California at California State University Fullerton Summer Camp https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/events/violincamp.php Bloom School of Music and Dance School/Summer Camp Eagle Rock info@bloomschoolofmusicanddance.com 323-982-1655 https://www.bloomschoolofmusicanddance.com/contact UCLA Pit Orchestra Summer Institute Summer Camp TheaterSummerInstitutes@tft.ucla.edu https://summer.ucla.edu/program/pit-orchestra-summer-institute/ Summer Chamber Music Camp Summer Camp Irvine hyejung.shin@cui.edu (949) 214 - 3419 https://www.cui.edu/arts/music/events/summer-chamber-music-festival Lark Musical Society - Taguhi Summer Day Camp Summer Camp info@larkmusicalsociety.com Camp Galileo - Mar Vista/Venice Summer Camp venice@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - South Pasadena Summer Camp southpasadena@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Pasadena Summer Camp pasadena@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Manhattan Beach Summer Camp manhattanbeach@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Los Feliz Summer Camp losfeliz@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Encino and Sherman Oaks Summer Camp encino@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Culver City Summer Camp culvercity@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Burbank Summer Camp burbank@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Brentwood and Santa Monica Summer Camp brentwood@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Sierra Madre/Arcadia Summer Camp sierramadre@galileo-learning.com Steve & Kate's Camp

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    How to Restring Instruments

    'How to Restring Instruments' You’ve learned how to tune with fine-tuners and maybe you’ve started to tune using the pegs, but have you ever restrung your instrument? If string breaks and a teacher isn’t around to help you, you might miss out on valuable practice time or performance opportunities. Knowing how to change your strings is an important skill and makes you a more capable musician.  Here’s what you need:  New strings (E, A, D, G, C) Tuning peg winder (if instrument uses gear pegs)  Soft cloth + cleaning cloth  Pencil  Prepare your work space by placing a soft cloth under the body and scroll - this will protect the varnish and soften any bumps that might happen. Use your cleaning cloth to remove any excess rosin from the strings, fingerboard, and body.  Now, work on one string at a time. This will help prevent string mixups, the bridge moving out of place, and worst of all, the sound-post falling inside the instrument. If you accidentally put a string on the wrong peg or mess with the bridge placement, this can be easily fixed by yourself. The sound post falling, however, will need the hands of a professional luthier and not even your teacher will be able to help with that.  Unwind your first string by turning the peg towards you (counter-clockwise). Pull string out from the small hole in the peg shaft and slide out the ball end from the tailpiece. Wind this string up for further use or throw it away if broken.    Use your sharpened pencil to mark the grooves at the nut and at the bridge. This acts as a lubricant for the strings. If your pencil graphite doesn’t fit into the grooves, sharpen it! It may be too blunt to fit. Rotate the peg so that the small hole in the shaft faces outward toward you. Thread the silk end through the hole in the peg. If it hits the back and continues up into the pegbox, then you’ve threaded it too far.  Wrap it once by turning the peg away from you. The first wrap should be on the tapered end of the shaft (opposite of the peg-head) while the rest will fall closer to the peg-head and the pegbox wall. Make sure the winds are neat and even as you progress. By winding, you will bring tension, and eventually pitch, to the string Fit the ball end into its slot in the tailpiece and pull in the direction of the bridge to seat it. Some tailpieces are tight enough where it will hold the string without tension while others require it to be strung at the peg first. If it keeps slipping out, don’t worry about it    Turn the peg away from you (clockwise) while applying inward pressure. Imagine a corkscrew motion. If you’ve applied enough inward pressure, then the peg will remain in place and will not slip. If the pegs continue to slip or change pitch, try it again with more force. This method will not be applicable to gear-peg owners as the pegs have been installed by a luthier.  As the string comes under tension, guide the string into the pencil-mark grooves at the nut and the bridge.  Bring the string to an approximate pitch, it will change pitch while you work on the other strings so there’s no need to get it perfect. Repeat with the remaining strings.  Once you have changed all the strings, use your fine tuners to bring to a more precise pitch. New strings will continue to stretch for about a week and will require tuning every time you play. If you notice that your bridge is no longer standing perpendicular to the instrument but is standing slanted or tilted, you must straighten it. This tilted bridge occurs when you pull the strings under tension all at once. It’s dangerous to leave it be as the weight of the strings can cause it to snap in half, forcing a costly repair.  Grip the top of the bridge with your fingertips and incrementally pull it back, away from the scroll. If you’ve marked the bridge with a pencil, this process will be smoother. After you return it to an upright position and its feet are flat on the instrument surface, you must tune the instrument.  If you notice that your bridge is now crooked, or has shifted to the side, slowly reduce the string tension (but not so loose that the bridge falls off) and shift the bridge to the proper location. Increase the string tension and take care to correct any titling bridge. 

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    Violin, Viola & Cello Size Guide

    What size string instrument do you require? Refer to our size guides to determine the correct size for you. Instruments & Size Guide Violin Size 1/16 1/10 1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 4/4 Viola Size 11" 12" 13" 14" 15" 15.5" 16" 16.5" Age 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 9-11 11+ and adult 11-13 13+ 14+ Arm Length (Inch) 14" 15"- 16" 17"- 19" 19"- 20" 21"– 23" 22"– 24" 23" + 25"- 26" 25.5"-26.5" 26"- 27" 27" +   Cello Size 1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 4/4 Age 5-6 6-7 8-10 11-13 14+ and adult Height (Feet) 3' - 3' 6'' 3' 6" - 4' 4' - 4' 6'' 4' 6'' - 5' 5' + Arm Length (Inch) 16" - 18" 18" - 20" 20" - 22" 22" - 24" 24" +

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    General Care and Maintenance

    Treat Your Instrument WellThink of your instrument like a person. Just as you wouldn’t leave a person in a hot or cold car, avoid leaving your instrument in extreme temperatures. Winter: Cold can cause cracks. Summer: Heat can melt varnish or weaken glue. Temperature Changes: Rapid shifts from hot to cold or dry to humid can cause serious damage. Soundpost CareInside string instruments is a small wooden stick called the soundpost. It helps transfer vibrations and keeps the top of the instrument from caving in. If the soundpost falls, loosen the strings immediately to prevent damage. Humidity MattersWhen traveling to dry areas, use a damp-it or case humidifier to keep the wood from drying out and cracking. Regular humidification is only necessary if you live in a low-humidity area. Bridge MaintenanceThe bridge must stay perpendicular to the body of the instrument. When tuning, it may lean toward the scroll side. If it warps, it will need to be replaced. A warped bridge can lead to serious damage, so monitor its position closely.   Cleaning Your InstrumentAfter playing, wipe off excess rosin with a soft cloth. If rosin builds up, it can damage the varnish and affect sound quality. Avoid household cleaners, especially alcohol, as they can ruin the varnish. The only safe cleaner is Simple Green, which is safe for strings and varnish. Never use furniture polish, as it often contains harmful ingredients. Avoid StickersDo not place stickers on the body of the instrument. It’s okay to use them on the neck and fingerboard, but they can severely damage the varnish on the body. String ReplacementStrings should be replaced when they sound false, unwind, or break. Consult your teacher if you're unsure. As a beginner, let your teacher handle tuning to avoid breaking strings. When ordering new strings, know your preferred brand and which specific strings you need. Check the Bridge When TuningAlways check the bridge for warping while tuning. It should form a 90-degree angle with the top of the instrument. If it’s warped, take it to your teacher or a violin shop for adjustment. Bow CareAlways loosen the horsehair on the bow before putting it away. If you’re getting a rehair, let the luthiers know if you’ll be traveling to a different climate, as they consider humidity levels when adjusting bow hair length.

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    Garage Sale Instrument

    Garage Sale – Up to 70% Off!We’re offering deeply discounted instruments—up to 70% off! These pieces may have a few cosmetic imperfections, but their playability is outstanding. Don’t miss this chance to get a great instrument at an unbeatable price. Come find your next treasure with us! -> Click here to view all garage sale items. Instrumet Size Instrument Name Serial No. Condition Price 1 Cello 3/4 Franz Junger 65886 Fair 1300 -> 399 2 Cello 3/4 Carlos Rizzo 11677 Good 1300 -> 499 7 Cello 1/2 Pietro Moretti 16042 Fair 1200 -> 399 8 Cello 1/2 Andrea Lucci 18010 Fair 1200 -> 399 9 Cello 1/2 Lukas Carmen 14027 Fair 1200 -> 399 10 Cello 1/2 Andrea Lucci 18032 Fair 1200 -> 399 12 Cello 1/4 Carlos Rizzo 11908 Fair 1200 -> 399 14 Cello 1/8 Carlos Rizzo 11132 Fair 1100 -> 399 15 Cello 1/8 Carlos Rizzo 16195 Fair 1100 -> 399 16 Cello 1/8 Carlos Rizzo 16021 Fair 1100 -> 399 17 Violin 1/2 Carlos Rizzo 16060 Fair 550 -> 165 18 Violin 1/2 Carlos Rizzo 11503 Fair 550 -> 165 19 Violin 1/2 Eastman 80 13602159 Fair 550 -> 165 20 Violin 1/2 Carlos Rizzo 10081 Fair 550 -> 165 21 Violin 1/4 Eastman 80 13603683 Fair 500 -> 165 23 Violin 1/8 Carlos Rizzo 16445 Fair 450 -> 165 25 Violin 1/4 Carlos Rizzo 1279 Fair 450 -> 165     All items are final sale and NOT available for trade.  1. Cello ¾ Size Franz Junger   #65886   Fair Details Dings to the wood all around the edges. Cosmetic scratches on the top near the shoulder on the C string side.  2. Cello ¾ Size  Carlos Rizzo #11677  Good DetailsVarnish wear and chips all around the edges.   3. Cello ¾ Size Andra Lucci  #17097  Fair      SOLD DetailsEdges on lower treble side bout worn to wood. Edge wear on upper treble boutDings to wood on upper top edge. Misc dings and scratches in varnish on top and back.   4. Cello ¾ Size Carlos Rizzo #16314   Fair   SOLD DetailsEdge wear through varnish. Corners worn on bass side of C bout. Varnish wear and repair on Bass side of top.   5. Cello ¾ Size Carlos Rizzo  #16195   Fair    SOLD DetailsLight dings on top. Scratches on bass side upper rib. Edge wear to wood on lower treble side edge   6. Cello ¾ Size Carlos Rizzo  #16041  Fair DetailsDings in varnish to wood on top. Dinged up lower corner on bass side C bout. Repaired varnish scratch on upper Bass side bout. Scratches on lower treble side ribs.   7. Cello ½ Size Pietro Moretti #16042  Fair DetailsMany Varnish scratches on top. Various scratches on Ribs. Dings and wear to wood on edge of lower bouts.   8. Cello ½ Size  Andrea Lucci  #18010   Fair DetailsMultiple varnish scratches on top. Edge ear all around. Scratches on back, some repaired. 9. Cello ½ Size  Lukas Carmen #14027  Fair DetailsMultiple Varnish scratches on top. Edge wear to wood on top edges on both sides. Varnish scratches on ribs and back. 10. Cello ½ Size  Andrea Lucci  #18032  Fair DetailsEdge wear all around. Multiple varnish scratches on top and ribs. 11. Cello ½ Size  Angelo Rizzo  #11160   Fair DetailsEdge wear all around, some dings into the wood. Multiple scratches on top, two deep dings repaired on top. 12. Cello ¼ Size  Carlos Rizzo  #11908  Fair DetailsLots of varnish scratches to the wood on top and ribs. Edge wear all around, some to the wood. Multiple varnish scratches on Back. 13. Cello ¼ Size  Angelo Rizzo  #11148   Fair DetailsEdge wear to wood. Varnish scratches on the top and ribs. 14. Cello ⅛ Size Carlos Rizzo   #11132   Fair DetailsEdge wear all around Multiple varnish scratches on the top, a few scratches on the back and ribs.     15. Cello ⅛ Size  Carlos Rizzo  #16195  Fair DetailsEdge wear all around. Minor Varnish scratches on top, ribs, and back. 16. Cello ⅛ Size  Carlos Rizzo #16021  Fair DetailsLight scratches on top. Edge wear all around, some into the wood.   17. Violin ½ Size   Carlos Rizzo  #16060  Fair DetailsA few varnish scratches on top. Some edge wear. 18. Violin ½ Size   Carlos Rizzo  #11503  Fair DetailsEdge wear, some into wood. Some digs on the top, some to the wood. Broken corner on treble side C bout.     19. Violin ½ Size Eastman 80  #13602159   Fair DetailsSmall patches of edge wear into the wood. Broken corner on treble side C bout. 20. Violin ½ Size  Carlos Rizzo  #10081  Fair DetailsEdge wear on lower bouts. Some small dings on back and top. Some wear on Shoulder. Varnish blotch on bass side upper corner.     21. Violin ¼ Size  Eastman 80  #13603683   Fair DetailsSuperficial dings and scratches on top, not into the wood. Deep ding on treble side lower corner.   22. Violin ¾ Size  Carlos Rizzo  #10053  Fair  SOLD DetailsEdge wear, some dings on edge. Scratch on treble side shoulder. Varnish discoloration on back across shoulders.     23. Violin ⅛ Size   Carlos Rizzo  #16445   Fair DetailsEdge wear and dings to the wood on edges. Dings to the wood on top.     24. Violin ¾ Size  Lukas Carmen #14046    Fair SOLD DetailsEdge wear through varnish on treble side, and lower bout on bass side. Multiple superficial dings and scratches on top.   25. Violin 1/4 Carlos Rizzo #1279   Fair DetailsInstrument is set up and plays well, lots of surface flaws as shown. Case functions but should be replaced.

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    • Summer Camp

    Summer Music Camps and Festivals

    Montecito International Music Festival - Ages 11 and below & 12 and up- @ Cal Lutheran 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Our mission is to instruct, mentor and inspire the next generation of great musicians to improve their technical abilities and hone their craft and musicianship skills.https://montecitomusicfestival.com/mariachi-intensive/     AMICI international Music Festival - Ages 7-25- @ Pepperdine University (24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263) The Amici International Summer Music Festival is a two-week summer music festival held from June 29 - July 12, 2025. The festival nurtures young musicians to create music in different settings from solo to chamber performances. Receiving artistic guidance from the festival's world-renowned professional musicians, students will immerse themselves in intensive musical training in a structured setting during the program through daily lessons in both private and group settings. Showcase concerts will take place throughout the festival where the young musicians are given valuable performance opportunities!https://www.amicisummer.org/ amicisummer.org AMICI INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER 2025 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! JUNE 29 - JULY 12, 2025 (31 kB) Music Day Camp @ Santa Monica Conservatory of Music (1501 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404). Weekdays from 9:00am – 3:00pm No previous experience in music is required to join the Beginning Music Camp. When campers arrive, their instructor evaluates them through the daily activities and groups them with students of similar ages and levels. https://www.santamonicamusiccamp.com/2020-summer-music-camp Coast Music – Chamber Music Camp (2417 N Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266)– (ages 12-14 & 15-adult) Students discover the beauty and depth of classical music in this fun 5-day program! Students will work on improving their overall music skills while sharing the experience off playing with others. This 5-day session packed with tons of playing!An audition or Coast Music faculty recommendation is required in order to participate in this Chamber Music program.https://coastmusicrocks.com/chamber-music-camp/    Los Angeles Suzuki Institute @ Pitzer College (1050 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA 91711) – 3 programs available for all ages (8 and under/12 years and younger/at least 13 years old) a. Our Twinkler Program is designed for violin students with no experience or those studying Pre-Twinkle or Twinkle at their home studio.b. Our Foundational Program is meant for students beginning their journey on their instrument. Students will be placed in classes depending on their instrument, repertoire and age.c. The Young Artists program is designed for the advancing teenage musician who would like an intensive experience with a combination of solo performance, chamber experience and musical enrichment.https://lasuzukiinstitute.com/    Violin Academy of Southern California @ Cal State Fullerton (800 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92831) Designed to service Middle through High School advanced violinists.Throughout the week camp attendees will receive a lesson from each of our prestigious faculty members, participate in supervised practice with current CSUF violin students, and attend daily masterclasses.https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/events/violincamp.php   Bellis Music Camp – @ Angeles Crest Christian Camp 8th Grade Students – (CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011) – Middle School Band & Orchestra Musicians 7th -8th grade Its purpose is to serve young musicians by creating an atmosphere where musical and social skills can be combined to bring out the best in each young person. This week-long, sleep-away summer camp is located in the San Gabriel Mountains, serving middle school aged music students throughout Southern California. Campers participate in a variety of ensembles, theory classes, and recreational activities. The week culminates in a concert for our campers’ friends and family.https://www.bellismusiccamp.com/home (edited)   Arrowbear Music Camp – ( P.O. Box 180 Running Springs, CA 92382) – 8-18 years oldWe are an intimate summer music camp located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. Founded in 1942, we serve families from Southern California and the surrounding areas.   Our programs include orchestra, band, choral, jazz and chamber music with campers ranging from ages eight to early college.  We blend the camaraderie of a traditional sleep away camp environment with inspiring musical instruction.https://www.arrowbear.com/session-info   Wildwood Music Camp –  (PO Box 461 Glendora, CA 91740) – Junior High Founded in 1971, Wildwood offers instruction to students in Junior High during a week long sessions that focus on musicianship, musicality, technique and individual development. Sessions are offered based on students grade level for the upcoming school year with skills and improvement monitored throughout the week.http://www.wildwoodmusiccamp.org/about-wildwood-music-associates.html Undergraduate Student Summer Program https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/undergraduate/music/for-current-students/summer-festivals-opportunitie/   And More Camps...  Name Organization Type Location Email Phone Number Contact Name Link Join the Band Summer Music Camps School/Summer Camp Sherman Oaks classes@jointheband.com (818) 345-8950 https://www.jointheband.com/contact/ B-Music Camp Summer Camp WeHo/Fairfax Brandon@BMusicLA.com (323) 487-1850 Santa Monica Music Camp Summer Camp Santa Monica jredfield@smcm.org; frontdesk@smcm.org (310) 576-3600 https://www.santamonicamusiccamp.com/contact-us School of Rock Music Summer Camps Summer Camp Brentwood/Sawtelle westla@schoolofrock.com (310) 442-7625 School of Rock Fairfax District LA School/Summer Camp Fairfax fairfax@schoolofrock.com (323) 999-1919 https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/fairfax/music-camps Summer at Los Angeles College of Music Summer Camp Pasadena admissions@lacm.edu 626-568-8850 https://lacm.edu/summeratlacm/ SOCAMP Teen Music Camps Summer Camp Eagle Rock info@socapa.org (800) 718-2787 Music Rhapsody Kids Music Camp Summer Camp Redondo Beach info@musicrhapsody.com (310) 376-8646 Burbank Music Academy Summer Camp Summer Camp Burbank info@burbankmusicacademy.com (818) 845-7625 Musician's Institute Summer Camp Summer Camp Hollywood admissions@mi.edu (323) 462-1384 Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts Summer Camps Summer Camp Santa Monica info@hollywoodacademyofmusicandarts.com (310) 207-1200 Coast Music Summer Camp Hermosa Beach coastmusicstaff@gmail.com (310) 372-4753 https://coastmusicrocks.com/ Tiffany Music Academy School/Summer Camp Culver City info@tiffanymusicacademy.com 310-425-8322 https://tiffanymusicacademy.com/camps/ Violin Academy of Southern California at California State University Fullerton Summer Camp https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/events/violincamp.php Bloom School of Music and Dance School/Summer Camp Eagle Rock info@bloomschoolofmusicanddance.com 323-982-1655 https://www.bloomschoolofmusicanddance.com/contact UCLA Pit Orchestra Summer Institute Summer Camp TheaterSummerInstitutes@tft.ucla.edu https://summer.ucla.edu/program/pit-orchestra-summer-institute/ Summer Chamber Music Camp Summer Camp Irvine hyejung.shin@cui.edu (949) 214 - 3419 https://www.cui.edu/arts/music/events/summer-chamber-music-festival Lark Musical Society - Taguhi Summer Day Camp Summer Camp info@larkmusicalsociety.com Camp Galileo - Mar Vista/Venice Summer Camp venice@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - South Pasadena Summer Camp southpasadena@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Pasadena Summer Camp pasadena@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Manhattan Beach Summer Camp manhattanbeach@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Los Feliz Summer Camp losfeliz@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Encino and Sherman Oaks Summer Camp encino@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Culver City Summer Camp culvercity@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Burbank Summer Camp burbank@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Brentwood and Santa Monica Summer Camp brentwood@galileo-learning.com Camp Galileo - Sierra Madre/Arcadia Summer Camp sierramadre@galileo-learning.com Steve & Kate's Camp

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