Jay Ifshin was born in Miami, Florida in 1951, where he worked as a diesel mechanic after high school. Listening to recordings of famous violinists, Ifshin was inspired to learn the violin. Upon reali
Morey’s Music Store Inc. has been serving musicians in the following cities and all of Southern California since 1924. Music stores Long Beach, music stores Lakewood, music stores Orange County,
I am a maker of handcrafted violins in the Cremona tradition. Each instrument is made completely by myself (with exception of pegs, tailpiece and chin rest) and as such is unique. I use spruce from It
Highly endorsed by Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster Martin Chalifour, Marquis Violins has one of the most complete selections in the country. Marquis has sold, purchased, and restored some of th
Satori violin makers and distributors have served hundreds of violin dealers and makers in the states and abroad for over 10 years. We have worked with many fine string players and makers to improve t
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
Taylor’s Fine Violins offers complete violin sales and repair services. I am located in Redlands, in Southern California’s Inland Empire, near San Bernardino, and Riverside, about 60 miles
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
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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
Loveland Violin Shop opened for business in January of 1980. Now in our 36th year, in the same location, our staff is four strong. We are a full service shop offering sales, rentals, repairs, restorat
For over 15 years, Classical Strings USA has served the national and international musical industry with highly reputable instruments and unmatchable customer service and care. Classical Strings USA t
