As a music studio owner and manager, and an adjunct faculty member of a music school, I see lots of different strings and students. Thomastik Dominant strings are wonderful for students of any age who are just picking up the violin. They stand up to a lot of pressure and stay in tune, a blessing for parents! I used these strings for all my elementary age students and they help hold a good tone, great to encourage kids to practice. —… read full review »