Welcome to the Loft Violin Shop web site. We have been dedicated to local students and musicians since 1976. “The Loft” provides exceptional stringed instruments, old world craftsmanship a
Our legendary staff has expertise servicing everything from student level instruments to professional level hand-crafted instruments.
We’re open Monday through Saturday, 10am – 6pm.
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MOES & MOES VIOLIN MAKERS
Peter Moes (rhymes with shoes) is the son of Moritz Moes from Amsterdam, Holland and Inge Baerthlein from Wuerzburg, Germany. He was born in 1946 in Seeshaupt, Bavaria. A
Built upon a foundation of excellence in craftsmanship, innovation, and honest business practices, the company has grown from serving local musicians and students to an enterprise with an internationa
The Violin House of Weaver has been making available fine instruments to musicians since 1898. William Weaver, his wife Evy and along with his daughter Kristi Weaver, who is 4th generation to the shop
We offer violins, violas, cellos and basses of exceptional value – including all of the Heinrich Lutiger, Rudoulf Doetsch and Wilhelm Klier instruments. We maintain a wide range of accessories a
I am the bowmaker to many of the world’s greatest musicians. My clients include Anne-Sophie Mutter, Slava Rostropovitch, Sir Yehudi Menuhin, members of the Julliard String Quartet, the Guarneri
Located in Old Towne Gaithersburg, Maryland, Lashof Violins offers rentals, sales, and on-site repair and restoration for violins, violas, cellos and their bows. Lashof Violins also offers a full line
Gailes’ Violin Shop, located in College Park, Maryland, specializes in quality instruments, bows, repairs and restorations. We also carry a large selection of music and accessories.
Bill Gailes was
As long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with wood and hand tools that shape it. I can still recollect my introduction to orchestra in the 4th grade. All my friends wanted to learn to play th
Schmitt Music stores specialize in pianos, keyboards, band & orchestra instruments, accessories, sheet music & books, and more. We strongly believe in the value of music education and offer sp
