Build stronger fundamentals and inspire confident performance with **Habits of a Successful String Musician: A Comprehensive Curriculum for Use During Fundamental Time**—the trusted method for nurturing well-rounded string players.

 by Christopher Selby and Scott Rush is an essential guide for violin, viola, cello, and double bass players. Designed for use during warm-ups, sectionals, and rehearsal fundamentals, this resource helps students develop stronger technique, tone, and ensemble skills.

With progressive exercises and proven teaching strategies, this curriculum covers scales, arpeggios, shifting, bow control, rhythm, intonation, and tone production. It’s ideal for middle school, high school, and collegiate string programs, as well as private lessons, ensuring consistent practice habits and improved musicianship.

Why Teachers & Students Choose This Curriculum:

• Perfect for fundamental time in orchestra rehearsals or lessons

• Comprehensive warm-ups and technique studies for all string instruments

• Strengthens bowing, shifting, tone production, and rhythmic accuracy

• Developed by leading educators Christopher Selby & Scott Rush

• Supports both classroom and individual practice

Build stronger fundamentals and inspire confident performance with Habits of a Successful String Musician: A Comprehensive Curriculum for Use During Fundamental Time—the trusted method for growing well-rounded string players.