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Shar Music is the recognized market leader in North America as a supplier of string family instruments, bows, sheet music, cases, strings and accessories. Advanced musicians have come to depend upon the Shar Violin Shop's unique offering of products and services. From the youngest beginner to accomplished professionals, Shar endeavors to offer the best selection and quality of bowed string family products at excellent prices.
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Redefining what an orchestra can be, the LA Phil is as vibrant as Los Angeles, one of the world's most open and dynamic cities. Led by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, this internationally renowned orchestra harnesses the transformative power of live music to build community, foster intellectual and artistic growth, and nurture the creative spirit.
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J.R. Judd Violins offers a fine selection of European and trade instruments, an outstanding collection of affordable bows for every skill level, and artistic repairs and restoration.
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Fine violins for sale from historic and contemporary workshops: Corilon's custom-selected international portfolio of rare violins, valuable and prestigious top-tier instruments are an investment in your future. With a 30-day return policy, trade-in guarantee, certificate and free worldwide shipping.
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For the heart and the mind: violin and viola cases individually crafted for musicians and concert artists since 1983 with an accent on both uncompromising instrument protection and inspired aesthetic beauty. Innovative lightweight hybrid wood laminate/ Kevlar construction. Lifetime limited warranty, repair and refurbishment services always available.
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The Metzler Violin Shop has been serving players of bowed string instruments nation-wide since 1979. Metzler specializes in the sale of fine antique, professional and student violins, violas, cellos, bows, strings, cases, accessories, and string sheet music. Metzler also provides repair, rental, & appraisal services. Frequent events, master classes & discounted pricing make the Metzler Violin Shop an exciting & popular destination.
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Located in the beautiful Sonoran desert of Tucson, AZ, Southwest Strings seeks to supply you with the finest products available. We recognize that building an individual's access to music is the key to perpetuating the vital role that music plays in education, social connection, and cultural enrichment.
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Bobelock has been making cases for over 100 years — one-by-one with attention to detail in every aspect of there creation. That's why people return year after year, instrument after instrument, to a Bobelock case.
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Carriage House Violins is the instrument sales division of Johnson String Instrument. Located in Newton Upper Falls, MA, Carriage House Violins maintains its unique brand as a full-service violin shop, offering a wide array of both fine antique instruments and modern instruments by today’s best makers. CHV offers every serious stringed instrument player a lifetime of convenience, service, and support.
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Bay Fine Strings represents the highest quality hand-picked and specially-commissioned violin string family instruments, from instrument workshops to the finest master-made contemporary instruments worldwide. The shop specializes in sales, rentals, valuations, and set-up/maintenance for clients in-person by appointment only, or for clients around the U.S. with nationally shipped trials. We stand by our strong mission to serve the community by offering the best authentic instruments at all price points, with the highest level of customer service.
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Strings are not only about sound. They are also about feeling. How they feel in your hand, how your fingers get to know them and trust them. When strings and fingers meet, magic happens. So, we are very meticulous in the crafting of our strings. At Jargar we practice string craft with care, dedication, and professional pride to produce our unique warm and brilliant sound. Our portfolio of strings counts among others Classic, Young Talent, Superior, and the brand new and very well received Evoke.
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Free violin videos and tutorials, sheet music, unique learning tools and games, news, blog, great advice, live chat, active community and regular virtual group projects. These are just a few ways that Fiddlerman.com helps you learn to play and improve your playing. Best of all, it's completely free!
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Fiddlershop is the premier destination for all of your string instrument needs. We specialize in sales of instruments, bows, strings, cases, and thousands of accessories. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or dreaming of getting started, Fiddlershop is just one click away. Our team of luthiers and makers professionally set up all instruments leaving our shop. We’re proud to offer the best service in the industry with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, lowest prices, and free shipping on orders over $35!
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Since 2009, Violin Lab has taught over 30,000 adults to achieve their dreams of playing the violin beautifully. Violin Lab's mission is to teach the muscular habits of professional violinists to beginning and intermediate players. Adults have the capacity to absorb nuanced instruction and develop refined skill quickly when exposed to quality teaching and strategic curriculum… which is Violinlab.com.
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Connolly Music is the U.S. Source of Thomastik-Infeld world renowned strings such as Dominant, Dynamo, Peter Infeld, Spirocore, Alphayue and many more - along with K&M stands, Revelle bows & instruments, Magic Rosin and other best in class brands.
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Publishers of the Sassmannshaus String Method 'Early Start on the Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass' and high-quality Urtext performing editions of the string repertoire. Extensive catalog of orchestral music, solo string as well as chamber music by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Corelli, Debussy, Dvorak, Elgar, Faure, Franck, Handel, Janacek, Lalo, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Paganini, Ravel, Saint-Saens, Schubert, Telemann, Vivaldi.
For more, visit Barenreiter.com or
Nazareth Gevorkian is a renowned luthier known for making, restoring and repairing stringed instruments and bows in Los Angeles for the past 25 years. His fine work is sought by performing musicians from Los Angeles and all over the world.
For more, visit Nazareth Gevorkian Violins or
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