In downtown Salt Lake City lies one of the best-kept secrets in the West, possibly even the nation. The Violin Making School of America (VMSA), opened in 1972 by the late Peter Prier, thrives and attracts students from all over the world. Prier first came to Salt Lake City to work in a small shop and ended up opening his own violin repair business. Aspiring luthiers … [Read more...]
Violin Making School of America
“No one comes here because they want to be rich; we all come here because we love music,” says John Nickels, a student at the Violin Making School of America in Salt Lake City. “Anyone who wants to go here better want to do this as a profession or a very serious hobby,” he adds. About the YouTube video short documentary film above: Richard … [Read more...]