The work of a master luthier is penetrated by a personal imprint – the gesture – which determines the character of each of the instruments he makes. The gesture gives the instrument an exc
Fine Strings is owned and operated by Olivia Pelling, a Luthier based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Olivia is a second generation Luthier who comes from a family with a strong tradition of Lutherie and
In June 2007, a new workshop devoted solely to bow making was born. Well lit, located in the heart of Montreal’s artistic district on avenue de l’Espla nad e (Mile-
THE ENTERPRISING RABBIT
The enterprising rabbit™ was created to develop and manufacture products which enhance the study and performance of music.
We offer products to inspire musicians and cre
The playability, sound research, artistic creation, are some of the watchwords that guide my work. The musician must consider the bow as an extension of his body: that is my goal.
The joy of playing,
Guy Harrison has over 20 years of experience producing high quality modern concert violins, violas and cellos, including antiqued copies of old Italian instruments.
Through his study of classic Italia
Mr. Lamarre mainly manufactures instruments that compose the string quartet and double bass. He studied from 1977 to 1980 with the Italian master Luthier Sylvio de Lellis who was then living in Quebec
We have over 25 years of experienced with fully qualified teachers to teach children, teens, and adults in both English and French. We offer classical violin lessons to the beginner, intermediate and
Over ten years ago Peter Mach introduced the Mach One Shoulder Rest for violin and viola, surprisingly the first commercially available shoulder rest made out of the most natural of materials, wood.
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The making of a violin is a work of precision, based on ancient proven methods which have remained unchanged for centuries. Classical Cremonese-style models, such as Stradivari and Guarneri, are those
Jean-Benoît Stensland began his apprenticeship in Montreal under luthier Antoine Robichaud. This training enabled him to obtain in 1980 a Canada Art Council grant to study at the International Scho
