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
What has made The Long Island Violin Shop successful through the years still continues today – people choosing to enrich their lives with music and an outstanding staff serving them with knowled
What has made The Long Island Violin Shop successful through the years still continues today – people choosing to enrich their lives with music and an outstanding staff serving them with knowled
What has made The Long Island Violin Shop successful through the years still continues today – people choosing to enrich their lives with music and an outstanding staff serving them with knowled
Welcome to the online home of Kolstein Music, Inc. and Kolstein & Son, Ltd.
The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brook
David Chrapkiewicz (Rapkievian), located in Washington Grove MD, is an award winning maker of fine violins and violas. David’s shop – Rapkievian Fine Violins and Violas – also provid
Instruments I make are inspired by the traditions of the old masters. They have optimized geometry for contemporary players and use a blend of classic and modern materials.
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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
I have a small private workshop in a quiet location on the south shore of Long Island. It is easily accessable from New York City. Visitors to my shop are welcomed by appointment. There are always ins
I opened my shop in 1982. I have worked unceasingly since that time on the handmaking of artist class instruments. I make instruments to custom order, and I also make instruments that are for immediat
Constantin believes that as a performing musician and teacher, he is more qualified to judge the tone of an instrument than either a dealer or a craftsman. He chooses his instruments by their sound an
We have developed specific lines of quality student instruments with several makers in Germany, the Czech Republic and Romania. Our brand names are proprietary and are carried only in our stores. Thes