The Violin Shop

Musings from the workbench of violin maker Andy Fein on makers, instruments, bows, musicians, and the joys of a life in the world of stringed instruments.

Cameo appearances by the musicians on staff at Fein Violins.

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Rent or Buy? Good, Better & Best Violins, Violas & Cellos

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins Parents of budding musicians always seem to get to a certain point- "My kid needs a better instru...
Sunday, October 15, 2023

Women Composers- Alive & Composing. Give Them a Listen!

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins ; and El Show & Jennifer Lee Today, right now, this time in history is (in our humble opinion) the...
Sunday, June 11, 2023

New Sounds on an Old Instrument

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by Andrea Wallick, cellist  and Andy Fein, Luthier at  Fein Violins Why does that cello sound like a seagull? How are the sounds I'm hea...
Monday, June 5, 2023

20 Hours To Montréal & the Philip Glass Ensemble- The 2023 Version of Bach's Walk

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Story in Four Parts   by Andrea Wallick, Cellist at  Fein Violins Part 1: Conceptualization  I was in the thick of finals, having performanc...
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The Time to Get Your Instrument Ready For Summer Fun Is Now!

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Off to Music Camp?  Playing Outside:  Tips to  Summer-ize Your Stringed Instrument By Diane Houser, Office Manager at Fein Violins, professi...
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