Raymond Schryer, born 1961 in Sault Ste Marie ON Canada, has been passionate about violins for over 35 years. Raymond studied violin performance at the University of Western Ontario and now enjoys arranging music and performing. Since 2010 Raymond has retired from competitions to act as a judge on international violin making competition juries, teach, and spend time on various research projects.

Hugh is an internationally recognised maker of fine stringed instruments. He combines the Italian tradition with precise English craftsmanship and an Australian spirit to create successful, reliable instruments full of character and life. Hugh trained at the Newark School of Violin Making in England graduating in 2001. After working with Florian Leonhard Fine Violins and Frederick Phelps in London he returned to his home town of Canberra in 2003.

News, fairs, events. How I became a distinguished violinmaking Master. Probably this unconscious desire from the very beginning of my life compelled me to be intentsly attracted by everything that generates a powerful sound. I create violin, viola, cello and double bass avail.

Thoughts about music and more by violinist Stephanie Chase. Sarasate and the Virtuoso Violinist. December 21, 2014 by Stephanie Chase.