Instruments with a beautiful tone that are also easy to play
Every beginner deserves an Instrument with a good sound
and a professional set-up that won’t hold them back
Why? Because beginners believe that when they learn to play the violin, viola or cello they will be able to make beautiful music…
Unfortunately most beginners will be disappointed, you see… most beginners will go to a professional music shop, believing that they will get a good instrument. The problem is, that most music shops sell something that I would call a VSA (Violin Shaped Object) or a toy, because they are not trained violinmakers and restorers. Yes, they sell the instrument in good faith, thinking that they have a good product, but most of the instruments they sell are unplayable.
The way most beginner instruments come out of the manufacturers, they really are unplayable…. They have horrible steel strings that sound like a cheap steel guitar. The strings are so high of the fingerboard that it hurts a beginners fingers. The strings are impossible to tune, the bridge is made from timber that I would use for firewood and the soundpost (in some languages called the “Soul” of the instrument is in the wrong place)… all in all a cigar box with a good set up and stings would probably sound better.
What can you do to make sure you don’t end up with one of those instruments?
The only way is to make sure that you deal with an expert, who knows how to choose a good instrument to sell and to set it up the same way they would set up a professional instrument. Read my story here.
I set up Olaf Grawert Violin Studio to truly support string players from the ground up all the way to concert level. Due to demand for beginner instruments I decided to sift through the lower end instruments available in Australia to find the best quality instruments that you can find here for their workmanship, sound and materials used.
Not only that, I also set them up like a professional instrument the way only an experienced violinmaker and restorer can.
If you are looking for a large variety of instruments regardless of quality, this is not the place to look for a beginner instrument. I only have one entry point price instrument, because I have looked at what else is out there, and as a violinmaker with 25 years experience, as well as a player, frankly the choice is frustrating… I have seen too many beginners give up in disgust thinking that they don’t have what it takes to become a good string players no knowing that a nice instrument could have made all the difference!! I just find that sad.
All instruments available at Olaf Grawert Violin Studio have been thoroughly researched and tested by a professional violinmaker as well as professional string players and teachers. Read about our set-up here.
I believe our instruments to be the best quality instruments available in Australia in their respective price classes. I get a lot of positive feedback from string teachers.
I have a 30-day100% money back satisfaction guarantee on all my new instruments, because I want to make sure that if you buy an instrument at Olaf Grawert Violin Studio, you really will love it.
So have a look at our beginner instruments if you would like to know more. You can also make an appointment and come in to try the instrument if you are in the vicinity of Brisbane (Queensland) Australia. The appointment form is below. I’m looking forward to hearing your story and finding a great instrument for you.
Let us know if you have any questions.
My son loves his violin
I bought my son’s violin from Olaf. I trust his a lot of experience and knowledge. He did his best for find a good violin to my son. My son loves his violin. I will buy again from Olaf when my son needs to upgrade Violin and I recommend him to everybody. he is just perfect person for who looking for violin maker, repairer or seller. I am impressed with his kindness, great service and professional mind. Thank you so much, I appreciate your help.
Chloe
A big thank you Olaf…
Last week me and my husband went to Olaf’s shop in Brisbane
to buy a violin for our 11 years daughter.
I want to Thank Olaf for the advice and vast knowledge on choosing the right violin for our daughter.Thank you for your generousity and kindness.
We are incredibly fortunate to have met you.
Beyond words …
A Big Thank you Olaf
Nina & Andreas
Thank you very much Olaf
Keegan is absolutely thrilled with his new full size violin. I would like to thank you for the thought you put into your sales. Knowing your customers and taking the time to appreciate what they expect from their instrument. Keegan has hardly put it down in his spare time. Practicing for a total of a hour and half just last night alone.
Once again, thank you
Mandi
I am impressed…
The Violin Studio has provided my students with beautiful and resonant instruments of excellent quality. My students come in all sizes, and so do their instruments. As I know how crucial it is for beginners to have a good sounding instrument, I must say that I am impressed by the quality of Olaf Grawert’s small violins such as quarter and half size.
Hanna, violin and viola teacher and professional player
My teacher was very impressed
Thanks for adding me to your email database. I had my first lesson on Monday and my teacher was very impressed with sound of the student violin you set up for me – she said you could tell it was not from a music store… Thanks
Lin R
Marvellous
Olaf’s service is impeccable! He helped us out to trade in a violin over the phone. We agreed on quality and price and within a week had received a beautiful instrument . It suited our needs perfectly, sounds amazing and we feel so confident now with Olaf for backup and service. Marvellous
Nicholas
Olaf went above and beyond…
Olaf went above and beyond to ensure I went home with an amazing cello. I can’t thank him enough for believing that I deserve to own such a beautiful instrument.
Coralie Nathan
Got my very first violin here nearly 11 years ago, and it is still in wonderful condition.
Clare
It made the selection for a relative newcomer effortless
Olaf has a wonderful wealth of knowledge which made the choice of violin purchase very easy. It made the selection for a relative newcomer effortless. He has a warmth which translates into the care that he puts into whether it is in servicing a customer or with any followup queries. Highly recommended.
Karen
We always come away with a beautiful instrument and my son with a new ambition
Over time we have purchased three violins from the Violin Studio for our son, as he has grown and needed to move to the next size. Olaf has a genuine interest in the musician and patiently shares his knowledge. In helping our son to find the best violin (within our budget) Olaf has been teaching him what he needs to consider when choosing a violin. Olaf is generous with his time, his knowledge, his enthusiasm for music and his encouragement for young musicians. We always come away with a beautiful instrument and my son with a new ambition.
Beth
It will make my practice sessions a joy
I received the violin! It sounds amazing! I’m in love! My teacher was impressed with it to the point of saying bravo to himself after giving it a test play. He said it was a very good purchase considering the risks of ordering violins online, and I think so too.
The violin had a very pleasing tone despite my mediocre skills. It will certainly make my practice sessions a joy.
Purchasing a violin from you was a very pleasant experience.
Once again, thank you.
Kim Komine (Japan) - 22/7/2020
Thank you for helping me find just the right violin. I am absolutely loving it!
Maddy A
Olaf is very knowledgeable…..
Olaf is very knowledgeable and he was so helpful with our son purchasing his new violin. Olaf set the new violin in such a way that it projects so nice!! Its a 3/4 violin and sounds like full size! definitely will follow up on my next purchase with Olaf. I have learn so much with Olaf’s youtube videos, highly recommended!. Thanks!!!
Rodney and Oscar
Thank you for the great instrument you guys put in his hands
Oscar won 1st place in AUSTA (intermediate), got high distinction in his AMEB 4 test and was successful in securing a place in a prestigious high school that has a strong focus on music.
Thank you for the great instrument you guys put in his hands
Rodney Borrego
