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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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

What are Violins, Violas, & Cellos Made Of?

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By Matt Lammers and Andy Fein A friend of ours on Facebook recently sent us a message and asked, "what wood works best for different...
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

MATA Festival - Premiering the World's Most Exciting Young Composers

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By Stefan Aune of  Fein Violins The MATA festival emerged in 1996 through the efforts of its founders, Philip Glass, Eleonor Sandresky, a...
Monday, May 21, 2012

The Phantom's Inspiration-- Chaos in the Paris Opera House

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By Matt Lammers and Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins 116 years ago on May 20, 1896, Paris newspapers were filled with news of an incide...
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Friday, May 18, 2012

El Sistema - Venezuela's Revolutionary Music Education Program

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By Stefan Aune of  Fein Violins El Sistema is a publicly funded music education program that brings music into the lives of over 300,000 ...

The Experience- From The Top, NPR's Classical Music Program for Youth

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By Matt Lammers of  Fein Violins This past June (2011) my string quartet, the Malik String Quartet, was invited to perform on National Pu...
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