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Family owned in Mount Pleasant since 2010

(843) 606-2586 Open Mon-Thu 1-5:30 · Sat 10-1
Tidewater Strings
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Violins displayed in the Tidewater Strings shop

Charleston area · Mount Pleasant

Charleston's Local Violin Shop

Violins, violas & cellos. Rentals, sales, repairs & lessons.

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Shop hoursMonday-Thursday, 1:00-5:30 pm · Saturday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
A student performing on violin
LocalSupport from first note to first concert

For schools & families

The right instrument from the first note.

Rent a professionally adjusted violin, viola, or cello sized for your student. Our local team makes exchanges, maintenance, and step-ups straightforward throughout the school year.

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School supply lists

Dr. Deakins · 5th Grade Strings Mr. Kapsalis · 5th Grade Strings Ms. Johnson · 5th Grade Strings Christ Our King · Starter KitComing soon

In the shop

Instruments worth growing into.

From a dependable first rental to a responsive step-up violin, each instrument is selected, fitted, and adjusted at our Mount Pleasant bench.

Violins available for rental Start hereViolin, viola & cello rentals Intermediate violin Step-up instrumentsIntermediate violins Five-string electric violin Explore new soundsElectric & five-string
Instrument repair technician working at the bench
In-house bench
Setup & repair

The workshop

Craftsmanship you can hear.

Bryan Wolfe brings a player's ear to careful, practical repairs for violins, violas, cellos, guitars, and basses. Bring in your instrument for an honest bench assessment.

  • Bow service
  • Bridge fitting
  • Setup adjustments
  • Guitar repairs
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Music school

Learn from musicians who teach.

Private instruction with professional performers who hold degrees in their instruments and bring years of teaching experience.

String musicians performing together

Strings

Violin, viola & cello

Build confident technique, musicality, and ensemble readiness at every level.

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Piano keys and sheet music

Keys

Piano & music theory

Develop the reading, listening, and theory skills that make a complete musician.

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Guitar lesson in Mount Pleasant

Contemporary

Guitar, bass & drums

Personalized instruction grounded in strong fundamentals and real music.

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Tidewater Strings owners Mike and Lauren Williams

Family owned since 2010

“A good instrument should feel personal, too.”

Tidewater Strings is a local shop, not a franchise. We serve first-time students and professional players with the same careful attention, offering education, repairs, instruments, and accessories under one roof.

Meet Tidewater Strings

Come find your next instrument.

1051 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite F · Across from the Post Office

(843) 606-2586Email the shop