Boris Odio de Granda graduated from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) in 1986 with a BFA in advertising design, and minor in studio arts. The following years were spent pursuing a career in marketing, i
Since 1887, when it began producing reed organs, the Yamaha Corporation in Japan (then Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.) has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of a full line of musical inst
We offer our clients fine and rare instruments and bows of exceptional quality. Instruments are available at our locations in Los Angeles, California, and Berlin, Germany, and at special exhibition
Boris Sverdlik, has many years of experience as one of the world’s most gifted and accomplished restorers of valuable Old String Instruments. He has studied and brought to life, sometimes seemingly
Located in a beautiful historical adobe building in Glendale, California (just north of downtown Los Angeles), the Metzler Violin Shop has been serving string players of all levels since 1979. Musicia
Tom gives each customer his full attention in his unhurried, soft spoken style. In 1972, while a violin major at the University of Iowa, Tom decided to pursue his dream of being a violin maker. He h
Violins, violas, and cellos as fine as those of Antonius Stradivarius and Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu have been offered through the shop, as well as many other fine Italian, French, and German instrume
Lisa Gass first became interested in music by studying violin at age 5. She also showed an early aptitude for wood sculpture, receiving woodworking tools as a cherished birthday gift. By 13, she had d
Thomas Metzler (he/him), President/Founder
Tom gives each customer his full attention in his unhurried, soft spoken style. In 1972, while a violin major at the University of Iowa, Tom decided to
New, old, and rare concert instruments as well as student instruments, rentals, bows, and the utmost attention to your needs will all be found at Robert Cauer Violins. Robert’s innovative restor
Benning Violins has a long tradition of expert service and meeting the needs of musicians – from the beginner to the professional – since 1953.
For six decades Benning Violins has been ser
If you are looking for a professional quality violin or viola, you have come to the right place. All of my instruments are made with the finest tone woods, traditional varnish materials and classic va
