Mark Haven, M.Mus
Located At
Haven House
842 McIntire Ave.
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 683-7158
Offering private instrumental music lessons for violin, viola, cello and doublebass
NOW REGISTERING - WINTER SESSION 2024-25
About Haven Strings
Our History
Founded in 2013, Mark Haven and the Haven String Studios and Music Store have been serving the greater Licking and Muskingum County areas for over 10 years providing local students with private lessons on all of the bowed orchestral string instruments and renting the finest entry level instruments.
Our Mission
At Haven Strings, our mission is to provide the finest quality entry level and upgrade stringed instruments to the local students of the community and to provide private lessons and chamber music coaching in support of all students in the public schools, private schools and home schooled curricula.
Mark Haven, M.Mus
Mark Haven earned a BA in Music from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and a Masters of Music in Violin Performance from the Crane School of Music of the State University of New York, Potsdam where he graduated with distinction. Mark has 20 years experience directing orchestra programs in the public schools of Southeastern Ohio and has performed extensively as violinist and violist in numerous orchestral and chamber music venues in Central Ohio.
Private Lessons and Instrument Rental information
Violin, Viola, Cello and Doublebass Lessons
Weekly lessons are available for each instrument. from beginning through advanced levels and from the ages of 8 through adult.
Lessons are given on Thursdays - Mondays from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. I take Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.
Lesson Pricing
Lessons are $23 per 1/2 hour lesson and are given at:
Haven House
842 McIntire Ave.
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 683-7158
Entry Level Instruments
We stock the Maple Leaf Strings brand model 130 violins, violas, cellos and double bass. These entry level instruments are set up by master luthiers in Cincinnati and are made of the finest materials.
Technical Specifications
• Top: Seasoned Spruce
• Back & Sides: Flamed Maple
• Neck: Well seasoned curly maple
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fittings: Ebony
• Tailpiece: Wittner composite with four fine tuners
• Chin Rest: Guarneri style ebony
• Bridge: Aubert Mirecort Maple Bridge
• Purfling: Hand inlaid ebony
• Strings: Violins - Maple Leaf Fortizzo Perlon Strings, Violas and Celli - Prelude Strings
• Finish: Hand applied Spirit Varnish
• Carbon composite bows with ebony frog, abalone pearl slide and quality horse hair.
Instrument Rent to Own Program
Our rental program is a 36 month program. Rental monies accumulate into equity which can then be applied to offset the retail price of the upgrade with trade in.
Violins are $25 per month and equity maxes out at $700
Violas are $35 per month and equity maxes out at $800
Celli are $45 per month and equity maxes out at $900
Double bass are $55 per month and equity maxes out at $1,000
Instruments are upsized as students grow at no extra charge.
Free maintenace on all rentals.
Upgrade Instruments
A full line of highest quality artist level upgrade instruments are also available. Equity from the entry level instrument may be applied to offset the retail price of the upgrade at any time with trade in.
Strings, rosin, string instrument accessories and method books available.
Bow Rehairing
Bow rehairs are:
Violin and viola $50.
Cello and double bass $70
Please call ahead to set up an appointment for instrument rental or string accessories purchase.
740-683-7158