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ABOUT THE SHOP Mick opened his doors to the public in January of 1980. In our 23rd year in business, our staff is four strong. We are a full service shop offering sales, rentals, repairs, restoration and bow rehairing of all violin family instruments. We offer a wide range of violins, violas and cellos for sale, from student outfits, beginning at $350.00 to fine Italian and French violins to satisfy the demands of the discerning professional. We carry the major string brands at discounts of 25% to 40% off list price. We also provide instrument evaluations and insurance appraisals. |
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ABOUT OUR STAFF |
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Mick Loveland Mick studied classical violin from age twelve. He first became interested in violin making in junior high school. He played fiddle in bands through the 1970’s as well as continuing his classical studies with Anne Crowden and Terrie Baune. He began repairs and violin making under the instruction of Norman Bernal, a pupil of Christian Bryder of Lyon & Healy, in 1975. He continued studies of violin identification with Dr. Alexander Capurso, Vice President and founder of The Violin Society of America. He received advanced instruction in restoration and new making from world class makers and restorers Joe Grubaugh and Segrun Seifert. |
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Laurie Moore Laurie studied violin and viola from an early age. She began her training in repairs and bow rehairing in 1983 under Fred Carpenter and Mick Loveland. She is a 29 year member of the Santa Rosa Symphony and freelances extensively in the North Bay on violin and viola. Professional musicians flock to her from all over the Bay Area for her renowned bow rehairing. |
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Kelley Boyer Be welcomed by our fabulous showroom diva, cellist, Kelley Boyer who loves all cellos great and small. She is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as well as performing and teaching all over the greater bay area. Her sense of humor is greatly appreciated by customers and co-workers alike! |
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Emile Cos Builder of exquisite classical guitars, Emile first became interested in playing the cello in 1995. He was trained in cello and bass repair and setup by Mick Loveland, starting in 1993. Emile’s cello and bass setup work is esteemed by professional and amateur musicians alike. |
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Ivy Zenobi The youngest and the shortest of the bunch. She’s our Friday gal! Ivy is a violinist and violist. She is a graduate from the University of Colorado at Boulder and most recently the University of Toronto. Ivy is a member of the Blume String Quartet, teaches, and performs in orchestras throughout Northern California. |
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