Born into a family of musicians from Kempten in southern Bavaria, Achim Hofer became interested in the art of violin making in 1983 while working in the town of Mittenwald with Matthias Klotz, a desce
MATTHIAS MICHAEL GEIGENBAUMEISTER
In my workshop, which has existed since 1995, I mainly dedicate myself to the restoration of stringed instruments. The calm atmosphere of my workplace in the countrys
DOMINIK HUFNAGL
The classic activity of the violin maker is the focus of our workshop: the construction of new violins, violas, cellos and double basses – the merging of traditional methods with
The desired goal remains the creation of a sound volume that is impressive compared to old instruments with the same tone focus, the same clarity and elegance in combination with simple playing
CHRISTOPHE COLLINET BOW MAKER
Christophe Collinet began his training in 1985
Joined 1989 in Le canu-Millant workshop
He established his workshop In Munich.
numerous prizes:
2004 at the Vatelot competi
In addition to building new stringed instruments, the focus of our master violin making workshop is also copying, restoring and evaluating old masterpieces of violin making.
A detailed replica or a so
The bow is the connecting link between the hand of the musician and the instrument.
It transports the emotion of the string-player and transforms it into music.
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Let the images, texts, films and sounds on this website guide you through my studio.
You will learn many secrets about the art of violin making and the exploration of sound.
As a master violin mak
In addition to building new stringed instruments, the focus of our master violin making workshop is also copying, restoring and evaluating old masterpieces of violin making.
A detailed replica or a so
“Master violin maker Anton Maller – recognized artist and master violin maker in Mittenwald for 40 years, instruments made by artists, master violin maker Anton Maller.”
