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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Monday, June 22, 2020

Who Invented the Violin? Sephardic Jews and the Early Days of the Violin

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins , and Mikaela Marget Who made the first violin?  With a cursory internet search, you may be co...
Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Stage Fright/ Performance Anxiety- Got Yours?

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Great Violinist Yehudi Menuhin was a Proponent of Yoga By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins , and Ivana Truong "Relax. RELA...
Monday, May 18, 2020

Coffee and Composers

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By Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins , and chief coffee taster at Stradivarius Coffee and Ivana Truong Wagner’s table at Caffe L...
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Pernambuco Wood or Carbon Bows- Which Are Better?

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins , and Ivana Truong Your bow is half of your sound. A seemingly surprising statement, but ...
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Women at the Workbench

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at  Fein Violins , Mikaela Marget, and Ivana Truong Do female violinmakers even exist??  del Gesu scro...
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