Two New Violins by Endre Fischer
We are excited to announce the completion of two new violins made by our workshop manager and master violin maker Endre Fischer.Mr Fischer's instruments are painstakingly crafted to achieve a richness in...
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Benefits of Music Therapy for Seniors in Assisted Living
Therapy benefits everyone. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just for serious illnesses like depression. Therapy provides new perspectives and introduces healthy coping mechanisms for everyone, regardless of their mental...
The Fate of Pernambuco in Violin and Bow Making
In previous editions of Virtual Violins we have discussed the work of the International Association of Violin and Bow Makers (EILA) and the formation of the International Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers for Endangered Species, a...
Antonio Stradivari
Any violinist, or lover of music for that matter, has heard the name Stradivarius. The name is practically synonymous with the violin. But what many may not know is that...
Family of Italian Violin Makers
The early life of Antonio Stradivari has long been debated by historians, if for any other reason than the fact that there aren’t many official documents available from the time...
What is a Stradivarius?
Stradivarius is the name applied to any of the violins, violas, cellos, and other string instruments built by members of the Stradivari family. Also called “Strads,” these instruments are prized...
Top 5 Best Violin Makers of All Time
Professional violin makers are called luthiers, and they practice a fine art that has been passed down for over four centuries. While the history of the violin is shrouded in...
How to Clean a Violin
When you rent or purchase a violin, performing routine maintenance on the instrument is essential for keeping its appearance and performance top-notch. While certain types of maintenance are recommended to...
The History of the Violin Explained
The violin is one the world’s most treasured bowed stringed instruments with a lineage that dates to the sixteenth century. But as old as the violin is, its design was...
Violin Facts You May Not Know
The violin is an instrument that transcends musical genres. It is featured in just about every type of music known to man, from classical and jazz to rock and bluegrass....
Violin Storage Tips
When you’re not playing your violin, it is important to practice proper violin storage because this helps protect your instrument from a variety of things that can damage it, such...
Top-Notch Apps for Bringing out the Budding Musician in You
Did you know you’re never too old to pick up an instrument? In fact, learning to play as an adult can benefit your quality of life, helping with things like...
Cracking Down on Pernambuco Trafficking
In March we published a story about the International Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers for Endangered Species and the important work they are doing in promoting efforts to conserve endangered species...
Alliance of Violin and Bowmakers for Endangered Species
The traditional art of violin and bow making has not changed much for centuries, but some of the materials used by luthiers are now on the endangered species list, with...
Music for Peace
Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine. We’ve been watching the news in horror these past few weeks as cities have been demolished and peoples’ lives have been...
Celebrating the Violin on National Violin Day
Get ready folks, because not only will we celebrate Christmas and the New Year this month but also National Violin Day which falls on December 13th!National Violin Day is a...