Mick Loveland

Founder & Luthier

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 Sigrun Seifert.

Laurie Moore

Bow Specialist

Laurie studied violin and viola from an early age. She began her training in repairs and bow re-hairing in 1983 under Fred Carpenter and Mick Loveland. She is a 30 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.

Kelley Boyer

Cellist and Showroom Manager

Be welcomed to our shop by cellist, Kelley Boyer, who loves cellos great and small. Kelley started playing at age 8. By High school she was studying with Irene Sharp and Margaret Rowell. At San Francisco State she studied with Lazlo Varga and Irene Sharp. She is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory where studied with Bonnie Hampton. After graduation Kelley played in the National Symphony Orchestra in Mexico City, Midsummer Mozart, and freelance gigs all over the Bay Area. She has worked at Loveland Violin Shop for over 20 years. She brings her many years of playing and teaching experience to help all our customers in their musical pursuits.

Julian Loveland

2nd Generation Luthier

Julian got a taste of violin work helping out around the shop on summer vacations. He realized he had an aptitude and love for this kind of work. In 2009 joined our staff full time. After learning the basics of set up and repair of violins, violas and cellos, he has steadily worked to learn restoration techniques. Captivated by the lore of over 500 years of violin making, Julian loves studying the various makes of violins and their histories. Through hands on examination and reading the vast violin literature, he is constantly expanding his violin knowledge. Expertise is a hard won asset acquired by the enthusiastic work of developing one’s eye. Julian is up to the task and looks forward to serving our customers for many years to come!