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The Best Rental Values in Georgia
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Welcome to Mandarin Strings!
We are a full service orchestra shop located in Marietta, Georgia (just North of Atlanta). We focus on bringing the best quality instruments and service to our customers all at the best value. We want to make sure that all musicians, whether they are beginners or professionals, have a place to go for all of their instrument needs.
Instrument Rentals
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Meet our team!
Ying Zhuo
Owner
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Master of Music - State University of New York at Stony Brook
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Georgia Music Educators Association
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American String Teachers Association
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Over 20 Years Teaching Experience
Adam Levesque
Assistant Luthier
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design
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7 Years Woodworking Experience
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3 Years Guitar Experience
Eidie Williams
Assistant Luthier
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Bachelor of Arts - Violin Performance from Kennesaw State University
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17 years Violin Experience
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8 years Violin Teaching Experience
Natalie Palmer-Osorio
Luthier
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design
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7 Years Woodworking Experience
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10 Years Violin Experience
David Osorio
Assistant Luthier
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design
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3 Years Woodworking Experience
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4 years Guitar Experience
Award Winnng Service
Award Winning Service
We are so grateful to have been awarded The String Industry Award by the American String Teachers Association in both 2014 and 2019. We are very dedicated to providing the best instruments and service at the best prices so that students and teachers can focus on having the best learning experience.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
If you are interested in taking private lessons, feel free to contact the teachers listed below. We work closely with experienced musicians who offer private lessons for Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass at our premises!
Benjamin Lo
Violin | Viola | Cello
Offering 1 hour, 45 minute, or 30 minute lessons at our premises. 1-on-1, Group , Online, and At Home lessons also available.
Lessons Include:
-Eliminating bad habits early
-Diverse skill set of techniques
-Musicality, phrasing, and intuition of Music
-Galaminan Method
-Susuki Method and Essential Elements for beginners
510-896-0399 | benjaminstrings2617@gmail.com
Gang Yao
Professional violin player
Bachelor of Music from the Sichuan Conservatory of Music
Master of Music from the University of Georgia
Offering 1 hour, 45 minute, or 30 minute violin and viola lessons at our premises
404-993-1631 | packprous@yahoo.com
Christopher Thurstone
Professional violin player
Bachelor's from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Master's degree in Orchestral Performance from Georgia State University. 10 years teaching experience
Offering classical violin lessons at our premises. All skill levels welcome.
1 hour - $80, 45 minute - $65, or 30 minute - $50 lessons
614-601-3732
Meng Dai
Professional cello player
Bachelor's from Lazhou University
Master's degree from Xi'an Conservatory of Music
Artist Diploma from Columbus State University
Offering 1 hour, 45 minute, or 30 minute lessons classical Cello lessons at our premises.
All skill levels welcome.
706-289-1075
Xiaodan Chen
Professional piano player
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Bachelor's from Sichuan Conservatory of Music
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Bachelor's from Eastern New Mexico University
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Master's degree from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
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20 years of teaching experience
Offering 1 hour, 45 minute, or 30 minute lessons classical Piano lessons at our premises.
30 min tryout session available. All skill levels welcome.
812-32-5500 (agency) | 812-606-8879 (personal)
xiaodan.chen@neptunemac.com
Thomas Carpenter
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Cellist
Principal Cello, Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Offering 1 hour Cello lessons
434-242-9309 | tmcarp13@yahoo.com
Dylan Stroud
Double Bass
Offering online and at-home lessons
All skill levels welcome
-17 Years of playing and performance experience
-Bachelor's & Master's Studies at Boston University and Indiana University
-Musical Instruction from members of the Atlanta Symphony, Boston Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras
770-883-5497 | dylan.stroud@gmail.com
Visit Us!
We are located at 1735 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062
If you are having trouble finding us, give us a call at
678-401-5059 and we can help give you directions.
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