The Rococo Violin Shop

An age-old tradition. The instrument and the maker.

The Rococo Violin Shop: Luthier. A knowledge of shaping that has been passed down through the centuries. It is an art form; a meditation; a mindful practice.

The Life of an instrument and a bow begins long before a musician holds the carefully crafted finished product in their hands. It started with a seed, that grew into a tree - it was a living tree, one with breath, one with pulse, one that saw many seasons - it is the charge of the Luthier to honour the tree, to create a work of art, to breathe the life back into the wood, and to create an instrument that sings to the world.

'For me, repairing and making is a passion, I am in love with my craft, and this love demands total dedication. I only use materials and procedures that will not compromise the integrity of the art.' ... Rachele Turgeon

Owners of instruments and bows have an obligation as well: If you own a fine or vintage piece, please remember that to be an owner is to be a custodian. A custodian has a responsibility to the future generations and that responsibility is to pass on the instrument or bow in as good, or better condition than when received. Let all actions be for the preservation of the future.

The choice for both professional musicians and students.

The Rococo Violin Shop is not just a place to find beautiful instruments; it's a sanctuary for the art of lutherie. The knowledge of shaping wood into exquisite violins has been passed down through the centuries. This craft is not merely a skill; it is an art form, a meditation, and a mindful practice.

The life of a violin and bow begins long before a musician holds the carefully crafted finished product in their hands. It all starts with a seed that grew into a living tree—one that breathed, pulsed, and witnessed many seasons. It is the charge of the violin luthier to honor this tree, to create a work of art, to breathe life back into the wood, and to craft an instrument that sings to the world.

'For me, repairing and making is a passion; I am in love with my craft, and this love demands total dedication. I only use materials and procedures that will not compromise the integrity of the art,' says Rachele Turgeon of the violin shop.

As custodians of fine or vintage pieces, owners of instruments and bows also have a responsibility. If you possess such a piece, remember that being an owner means you are a custodian. You have a duty to future generations to pass on the instrument or bow in as good, or better, condition than when you received it. Let all actions taken in your violin store be aimed at the preservation of the future.