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The Violin is Born It is generally thought that the first violin is said to have come out of the 16th century when a man named Andrea Amati, based inContinue readingInteresting Facts about the Violin

Now that we’ve covered the basics let us take a look at some excellent brands for you to consider when purchasing your violin. These brands range from student to intermediateContinue readingThe Buyers Guide for Early Violin Students – Part 3

Different Levels of Violin Student – A student violin is the lowest level but that doesn’t mean you should turn your nose up at this. These are a great choiceContinue readingThe Buyers Guide for Early Violin Students Part 2

The violin is often considered one of the most beautiful sounding instruments in the orchestra, and though it may not be as easy to pick up as say, a guitarContinue readingThe Buyers Guide for Early Violin Students – Part 1

World’s Largest Fiddle Back in the 1930s an elderly gardener in the town of Ironia in New Jersey decided to take those green thumbs and turn them to violin making.Continue readingThe World’s Largest Violin and Other Wacky Instruments

Fame and the paparazzi are an expected part of life for celebrities. The talents of those who live in the limelight extend beyond our imagination. They are accustomed to facingContinue readingSurprising Celebrity Violinists

Our chosen profession and hobbies ideally reflect our inner depth and passion for our craft. The world of music holds a diverse grouping of opportunities from a front and centerContinue readingA Luthier in the Making

Gasparo da Salo (1542-1609) Born Gasparo Bertolotti in Salo Italy (hence the later used name) Gasparo is one of history’s earliest and best-known luthiers. He turned the crafting of bowedContinue readingThe Early Pioneers of Violin Making