John Jordan’s garage is overflowing with the bodies of unfinished violins. Some look like tapered chunks of maple or redwood. Others are closer to completion: sticklike necks with one swooping curve ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over at the University of New Mexico (UNM), a select number of students each semester have the opportunity to learn how to handcraft a violin using tools and methods. The ...
There is no question that violin-making is an art form. It requires a musician's ear, a craftsperson's skill, and a historian ...
The violin is arguably the world’s most popular instrument. Its expressive tones suit a variety of musical styles, from fast and furious to slow and sanguine. Becoming popular in the 16 th century ...