Tiller Strings Violin Shop
Stringed instrument sales, rentals, repairs, and lessons in the Shenandoah Valley.
Proudly serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Staunton, Charlottesville, Lexington, Winchester, Luray, and beyond
Welcome to Tiller Strings, a teacher-owned lesson studio and shop maintaining, renting, and selling quality instruments and accessories in downtown Harrisonburg, VA. Tiller Strings is the home base for Suzuki instructor, violinist, repairer, and owner, Megan Tiller.
Tiller Strings advocates for the power of stringed instrument education in everything we do. We assist teachers by building custom teacher kits, we actively pursue student scholarship partners, we lead fun and educational camps, and we restore donated instruments for students who need them most.
Our Services
Instruction
Owner Megan Tiller is Suzuki-certified, and provides one-on-one instruction to students of all ages and skill levels. Hailing from a wide variety of musical traditions, Megan understands the importance that reliable and repeated face-to-face teacher-student time can play in a student’s development as a musician.
Sales
Tiller Strings collaborates with every customer to find the perfect instrument that suits their specific needs. We offer used and new instruments hand-built by luthiers around the world. We also carry Suzuki sheet music, method books, and accessories. Our inventory is constantly changing - send us a message to schedule a consultation.
Rentals
Renting an instrument gives you the flexibility of having a smaller initial investment while accruing rental credit toward a purchase with us in the future. We offer standard and customized instrument rentals for players of all ages. Let us help you find the rental that best fits your needs.
Repairs
Taking good care of your instrument is key to maintaining its integrity. A well cared-for instrument is a joy to play! Tiller Strings works with experienced local luthiers for any stringed instrument repair or maintenance you might need. Send us a message to schedule your repair or maintenance.
Camps & Events
Red Wing Academy
Red Wing Academy is a four-day intensive camp leading up to a performance on stage with the Steel Wheels at Red Wing Roots Music Festival. Red Wing Academy is open to non-beginner violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, mandolin and banjo students.
Concerts at Upstage
Occasionally we host live performances on our in-house stage known for years as Upstage - one of Harrisonburg’s most storied house venues. Check out some videos from our recent shows, and take a peek at our schedule of events.
We advocate for music in our community.
Music Lessons
Tiller Strings keeps a teacher referral list to help connect students and teachers of all instruments in the Harrisonburg and surrounding areas. Email Tiller Strings with your inquiry.
Instrument Donations
Have you or a family member outgrown your instrument, or do you have instrument accessories you no longer use? Tiller Strings revitalizes previously owned instruments, bows, cases, sheet music, accessories and more, for the students who need them most.
Strings Scholarships
We value community music education and are pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to help with the cost of participating in music lessons, workshops and camps.
Scholarship Fund
Tiller Strings actively seeks partnerships with companies, organizations, and individuals who have particular interest in nurturing a love of music and providing opportunities for youth who come from all backgrounds.
Teacher Kits
We help strings teachers customize accessory kits to keep on hand for their students during private lessons. Let us help you build a kit so that you can fully support your students’ needs.
Public String Education
Tiller Strings works closely with Eastern Mennonite University and Harrisonburg City Public Schools to incorporate stringed instrument classes along-side traditional band programs. Additionally, Megan Tiller conducts fiddle workshops throughout the school year.
