Vivienne Eio Mar 26, 2026
From Wood to Voice: The Critical First Six Months of Your New ViolinI recently commissioned a made-to-order 1735 “David” Guarneri from our Belcanto Violins workshop to launch our new “Belcanto Imperio Liutheria d’Oro” series. In March of 2026, I began this journey with my new musical partner, leaving my familiar Italian violin on the shelf for now.There is a specific excitement in unboxing and holding a brand-new violin for the first time—the scent of fresh varnish and the pristine glow of the maple create an undeniably magical moment. But a new instrument is often "tight," possessing a voice ..