Welcome to Johnson String Instrument

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The Johnson String Project helps students and school music programs gain access to quality string instruments, making it possible for more young musicians to learn, grow, and experience the joy of music. Every donation helps put an instrument into the hands of a student who needs one. Donate today and help inspire the next generation of musicians.

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Select Student Instruments on Sale

15% Off Select Student Instruments. Perfect for the advancing student.

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Be Bold. Play Electric.

We offer the highest quality electric string instruments and outfits available at the lowest possible prices.

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Humidity & Protect

Humidity & Protect

String instruments can crack in low humidity. Check out our humidity control products.

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WMutes

WMutes

High quality mutes that are produced and manufactured in Barcelona.

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rental violin and bow in a case Rent an Instrument
Find out why our rental program is the most trusted by teachers across the country. Rent your instrument today!

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We offer the highest quality stringed instruments for professionals and advancing students alike.

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sheet music Sheet Music Library
We carry thousands of sheet music titles, ranging from classical favorites to many contemporary artists.

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assorted suzuki books and cd's Suzuki
Materials
Everything you need to get your child started with the Suzuki method, all in one place.

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About Johnson String Instrument

Johnson String Instrument has served the Greater Boston string-playing community since 1976. With the acquisition of Carriage House Violins in 2013, we form New England’s largest string company.

We are one of the first and most prominent Internet resources for string players, offering a vast selection of books, sheet music, Suzuki materials, cases, and accessories, as well as electric stringed instruments, acoustic fretted instruments including guitars, mandolins, and ukuleles for sale, plus violins, violas, cellos, and double basses for rent.

Our extensive collection of violins, violas, cellos, and bows available for purchase can be viewed at carriagehouseviolins.com, the website of our bowed-instruments sales division.

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Additional Resources

Carriage House Violins

Located in Newton, Massachusetts, Carriage House Violins is the instrument sales division of Johnson String Instrument.

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JSI
Resources

Whether searching for a job, learning about the "Mozart Effect," looking for a summer music camp, or choosing the right instrument string, you need look no further.

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Johnson String Project

A charitable foundation whose goal is to provide high-quality instruments to children who live in under-served communities and who are participating in El-Sistema-inspired programs in Massachusetts.

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media

Helpful "how to" videos and useful information about JSI and the products and services we offer.

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