Violinist.com Directory

Shar Music

2465 S. Industrial
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1-800-248-7427

"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."

For more, visit www.sharmusic.com or

Dimitri Musafia, Master Maker of Violin and Viola Cases

Cremona, Italy
By appointment only

"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. Lifetime limited warranty, repair and refurbishment services always available."

For more, visit www.musafia.com or

Corilon Violins

Lilienstr. 2 - Entrance Zeppelinstr.
Munich, Germany
+49 89 444 19 619

"Corilon violins is the expression of our enthusiasm about historic stringed instruments. Our online catalogue features detailed information about hand-selected instruments, including high-resolution photos and informative audio clips. Every violin, viola, cello, bass and bow is meticulously set up in our atelier. A 30 day return guarantee and a lifetime trade guarantee ensure your full satisfaction."

For more, visit www.corilon.com or

Gliga Violins USA

145 N Sierra Madre Blvd, Suite 6
Pasadena, CA
+1-626-578-0442

"Direct from the European master violinmaker Vasile Gliga, we bring to US the best Romanian stringed instruments at very competitive prices. We feature high-quality handmade violins, violas, cellos, and double basses as well as accessories - cases, bows, strings, shoulder rests, and chin rests. All of our instruments are available for all age groups and skill levels, from small size violins for children to specialty instruments for adults."

For more, visit www.violinslover.com or

Bay Fine Strings Violin Shop

1622 South De Anza Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95129
1-415-203-4534

"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 caters to clients in-person by appointment or national shipped approvals with a strong mission of serving the community by making available the best authentic instruments at all price points with the highest level of customer service."

For more, visit bayfinestrings.com or

Bobelock Cases

99 Symphony Way
Anniston, AL 36205

"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."

For more, visit www.bobelock.com or

Fiddlerman.com

1550 SW 13th Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
+1-954-530-5999

"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!"

For more, visit Fiddlerman.com or

FiddlerShop

1550 SW 13th Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-530-5999

"Stringed instruments, bows, cases, strings, and much more. Expert violin and viola reviews by Fiddlerman. See and hear your instrument before you choose. 100% satisfaction guarantee and free shipping on orders over $50! International shipping available."

For more, visit fiddlershop.com or

Nazareth Gevorkian Violins

900 E Cornell Dr
Burbank, CA
+1-818-843-4700 (By Appointment Only!)

"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

Los Angeles Violin Shop

3350 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019
+1-213-471-2124

"Los Angeles Violin Shop is a full-service violin shop founded on a passion for good-sounding, quality instruments and putting them in the hands of players regardless of performance level or budget. We offer fine-sounding, quality violins, violas, and cellos for every player, along with bows, cases, and accessories in every price range. As well as professional repairs."

For more, visit laviolinshop.com or

Pluhar Violins

Lasserstrasse 6
5020 Salzburg Austria
+43 662 87 27 11

"In an atmosphere where Art meets Science, the Violin Maker Hans Pluhar creates master pieces bearing the maker's personal fingerprint in appearance and tonal quality. His hand-crafted instruments are made in the Mozart city Salzburg for music-lovers, teachers, orchestra musicians and soloist. Pieter Schoeman, concert master of the London Philharmonic 'loves his Pluhar and will never sell it, ever!'"

For more, visit www.pluhar.com or

Potter Violins

7711 Eastern Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
+1-301-652-7070

"Potter Violins is the east coast's premier source for stringed instrument rentals, sales and maintenance. Whether you are just beginning or a seasoned professional, our staff will insure you have the right instrument for every stage of your musical journey. Visit us online to explore our full range of string products including sheet music, cases, strings, rosin, mutes and more."

For more, visit www.potterviolins.com or

Pro-Am Strings Ltd

Winnington House, 2 Woodberry Grove, North Finchley
London, United Kingdom N12 0DR
00-44-791-014-5013

"Online violin lessons for players of all ages and abilities. Downloadable Violin Video Lessons, Skype lessons, Video Exchange Lessons, Free Live Online Classes, Downloadable Repertoire Lists, Blog, Away days/Masterclasses. Let us inspire you to take your playing to the next level with a worldwide team of experienced an friendly teachers. We look forward to seeing you soon!"

For more, visit www.proamstrings.com or

Violin Lab

"Violin Lab is a popular instructional website and meeting place for a global population of feverishly dedicated adult beginning and amateur violinists. 500 videos - video feedback - PDF and MP3 downloads. Violin Lab members say 'rich, detailed curriculum'; 'I was immediately struck by the quality, depth and breadth of material, not to mention the quality of videos on your site.'"

For more, visit www.violinlab.com or

Violin Pros

2520 West Main
Rapid City, SD 57702
+1-605-431-9702

"Violin Pros offers a wide variety of stringed instruments and accessories for all players from beginner to advanced! Our selection of stringed instrument brands includes Scott Cao, Krutz, Maple Leaf Strings, Howard Core, and a vast selection of string accessories from BAM cases to Coda bows among many others. We provide the best prices on student and step up instruments, with free shipping world-wide. We will price-match or better, no matter what! Our shop is curated by professional violinists and luthiers at our parent company, Haggerty's Musicworks, in the Black Hills of South Dakota."

For more, visit www.violinpros.com or

WangBow Violin Bow Workshop

+86-512-8666-3944

"They started bow making work in 1980s. The Wang family is specializing in making high quality, affordable bows for players of violin, viola, cello, double bass and fiddle. Also they have been researching and developing substitute bow shaft material since 1990s. They also provide re-hair, restore and other services to their distributors and stringed instrument players."

For more, visit www.wangbow.com/shop or