You Need a Violin that Works as Hard as You Do!

A properly set up and adjusted instrument is essential for artistic expression.

You work hard to make that beautiful sound, you strive to be your best. You need a violin or viola that does not compromise your effort, it must respond to your artistic input and soar. When your instrument is a joy to play, it allows you to play at your best.

Violins, Violas and Bows for Sale
While violin making is his main endevor, Tom does have available some very nice imported instruments from the workshops of Jay Haide and Century Strings which have been meticulously set up by him.
These are good choices for a serious student looking to upgrade from renting or their beginner instrument.
Tom keeps his workshop at his residence in Cedar Lake, Indiana. He can come to your home or studio anywhere in NW Indiana if you would like to audition some of these very nice instruments and bows.
Please phone (219) 613-4663 or Contact Us for more information. Teacher inquiries are welcome.

If it's time for you to aquire a new instrument, whether as an upgrade from a rental or a new instrument to help take you to the next level, Tom Owen invites you to audition his.

It gives him great satisfaction to know that your new instrument will be an essential part of your journey as a musician.


About Tom Owen

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Tom Owen Tom left his former job and after a lifelong love of woodworking and fine craftsmanship decided to pursue violin making. Tom attends the Violin Craftsmanship Institute at the University of New Hampshire yearly since 2009 for ongoing training with exemplary luthiers Horst Kloss and Paul Wiessmeyer.

While focused on making, Tom does supply local students and players with retail violins he has personally set up. Tom believes young and advancing players need violins that are professionally set up so the player need not struggle with an unresponsive instrument.

Tom, a member of the Violin Society of America, keeps his workshop at his residence in Cedar Lake, Indiana. He can come to your home or studio anywhere in NW Indiana if you would like to audition some of these very nice instruments. Please phone (219) 613-4663 or Contact Us for more information. Teacher inquiries are welcome.

Music StandsMusic Stands Made by Tom Owen
Music stands in the Arts and Crafts style are available as well.

Made from solid woods like American Walnut, Quartersawn Oak, and Brazilian Cherry, these stands make an elegant addition to your home studio.

Please phone (219) 613-4663 or Contact Us for more information. Dealer inquiries are welcome.

Did You Know?

Did You Know your choice of instrument will have a profound affect on your progress as a musician? Every detail of set-up affects playability. Fingerboard curvature and scoop, string height, cut of the bridge, soundpost even your tailpiece and pegs play a roll. Tom has receivied one on one, hands on training from acknowledged experts in the details of violin set-up and making in the Violin Craftsmanship Institute at the University of New Hampshire where he has acted as shop assistant to Horst Kloss in the Violin Making course since 2009.

Consider this: Two young players begin violin lessons, one with a poorly set up instrument, one with a well set up instrument. One student grows frustrated with an unresponsive instrument and quits. The other student enjoys a violin with a rich and focused sound that is responsive and playable; this student is set for a life long love of music. Yes, the choice of even a first instrument is very important to a player's success.

Contact Tom Owen Violins

Tom Owen is happy to answer your questions.

Teacher inquiries are welcome.

Please use this contact form or telephone today!

Telephone: (219) 613-4663