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American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers - http://www.afvbm.com

The American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers has designed programs to help develop the technical skills and knowledge of the membership through seminars and regular meeting events. In addition, the Federation sponsors exhibitions as a forum for makers, musicians and the general public to meet and exchange information regarding instruments and the performing arts. - Read more

Australian Association of Musical Instrument Makers - http://www.aamim.org.au

We are a national association of professional and amateur musical instrument makers whose main aim is to encourage and promote the development of Australian made instruments.

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British Violin Making Association - http://www.bvma.org.uk

The British Violin Making Association was formed in 1995 with the following aims:

to raise the standard of skill and expertise of makers and restorers
to share information among makers and restorers
to promote the craft to the general public
to promote fellowship among all those interested in violins and bows

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Violin Society Of America - http://www.vsa.to/index.htm

Founded in 1973, the Violin Society of America is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of promoting the art and science of making, repairing and preserving stringed musical instruments and their bows. Membership in the VSA is open to all who share an interest in the violin, viola, cello, bass and their bows. - Read more

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ASA Summer School 2009
The Australian String Academy - Our upcoming Summer School will be held at the Sydney Conservatorium in January 2009, in the heart of the Sydney Harbour. ASA has invited four stellar international string personalties - Zakhar Bron (Russia) for violin, Nobuko Imai (Switzerland) for viola, Hans Jensen (USA) for cello, and Joel Quarrington (Canada) for bass.

Sergio Peresson

Sergio Peresson
Sergio Peresson (1913-1991) was an Italian-born violin maker who is considered one of the most phenomenal makers of the 20th century. Born in 1913 in Udine, Italy, Sergio made his first violin in 1943 before moving to Caracas, Venezuela, in 1947. There he primarily did repair work for the Venezuelan Symphony Orchestra and had a modest production of new instruments. He moved to Philadelphia in 1963 and was employed by William Moennig and Son.

Making a difference one violin at a time
How Venezuela has turned classical music into a vehicle for personal growth and opportunity among low-income children and youth.

Four Generations of Spidlens, the legendary Czech Violin Makers
When it comes to violin makers, the Czechs, like the Italians, Germans, French and English, are among the handful of nations that can boast not simply a number of individual solitaire masters, but entire celebrated dynasties.