THE BOWED INSTRUMENT SHOP

In 1983, an economic recession left me without a teaching position. The Bowed Instrument Shop became a registered name, and I took over maintenance of the inventories of the Halifax Schools Music Department and String Music Atlantic. This pool of about 1500 instruments provided me with an endless supply of violins, violas, cellos and basses needing every imaginable repair. The convergence of my father's artistry with wood, metal and design, and my mother's love for music had found a medium in which to grow. My father worked alongside me in the earlier years and helped me enormously developing new tools and teaching me old skills... After working from my home for twenty-five years, I was invited to open a shop in the historic Maritime Conservatory building in Halifax. Our tiny studio opened in the fall of 2007 with my daughter Gwen as assistant. Over time, The Bowed Instrument Shop has become a trusted resource for string players throughout Eastern Canada. We are equipped to offer..

Primary location: Halifax