Sonja’s lifelong affinity with the violin began at
a young age of 8. In the enchanted
historical home of a childhood friend, an
exquisite antique child’s fiddle charmed her
heart.
She took
The Chippewa Valley and Northwestern Wisconsin’s full service violin, viola, cello and string bass repair shop.
Providing personal repair and restoration of valuable string instruments and bows.
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Martens Studios draws from this Cremonese tradition, from the scientific aspects of crafting violins to the subtle techniques of imitating the powerful Italian core sound.
We offer a range of services and products designed to help both students and professionals maintain their instruments and continue making music.
We are a shop in Milwaukee WI specializing in violin fa
Previous to 1990 I made my living as a land surveyor and civil engineering technician. I began playing old-time southern fiddle music in 1974 and that led to an interest in violins. I’d always b
There have been some notable changes to the business over the last year.
Most importantly I no longer accept credit or debit cards, please be prepared to use a check or cash when picking up an instrum
Scott Sleider is one of only 100 master violin makers in the United States. His work includes building violins, violas and cellos as well as doing major repairs on antique and other quality instrument