Lawrence Wilke’s interest in musical instruments began when he started playing cello at 8 years old. He began his studies with Marijane Carr Seigal of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, who also taught his
Matt Stamell started making instruments in 1974 while a student at Hobart College. Upon graduation in 1978, he enrolled in Boston University’s Program in Artisanry where he studied with Don Warnoc
Weinstein Violins is dedicated to offering musicians the best instruments and service possible. It uses the highest standards of expertise developed over 35 years in the field to maintain a large inve
Among the most highly regarded contemporary violin makers, Benjamin Ruth was awarded gold medals for both violin and viola in the 2012 VSA international competition. Active in violin making for 40 yea
Working in Boston’s music community as a bow maker since 1982, Thomas has handled bows made by the greatest makers of the 19th and 20th centuries. With a great respect for the historical traditions
Mittenwald-trained, Master Violin Maker, Horst Kloss, has worked with fine stringed instruments and bows for over three decades. The Kloss Shop specializes in the repair, restoration, appraisal and sa
Claire Curtis has been providing violin shop services to the southern Maine and seacoast NH area since 1991.
Claire’s South Berwick, Maine location makes it easy for her to pick up and deliver i
Ute Brinkmann, a German master of violin making, has 20 years of experience as a luthier. Her knowledge and trustworthiness make her the perfect custodian of your fine instrument, keeping it in excell
Eric began his bowmaking training upon graduating in 1996 from the University of Georgia where he double majored in Double Bass performance and Music Theory. He first attended a bowmaking class with C
Toby Rzepka began making string instruments in 2001 after studying lutherie at Boston’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts. He went on to apprentice with guitar maker Stephan Connor on Cape
Beekman Violin, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, full-service violin shop, committed to supporting and nurturing the Rhode Island string community. We offer rentals, repairs, and sales of violins,
