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A Violin Built Today May Still Be Played in 200 Years
Why can a handmade violin last for centuries? Discover how traditional Cremona violin making embodies durability, repairability, and true sustainability.
Marco Osio
Mar 134 min read


Cremona Violin Maker: Where Tradition Becomes Sound
Discover how a Cremona violin maker creates handmade Italian violins and why each instrument develops its own unique voice over time.
Marco Osio
Mar 13 min read


Discovering Val di Fiemme: In Search of the Perfect Violin Wood During Milano Cortina 2026
Discover how Val di Fiemme spruce becomes the violin wood of choice for Cremona violin makers, from Stradivari to modern handmade Italian violins.
Marco Osio
Feb 182 min read


What’s Behind a Label?
The label inside a handmade violin represents the identity and responsibility olin maker who created it.
Marco Osio
Jul 20, 20252 min read


🎻 Old or Modern Violin?
Learn the key differences between old and modern violins and how a handmade Cremona violin can grow with your sound and musical identity.
Marco Osio
Apr 1, 20252 min read


From the Workshop to the Competition: A Virtual Journey into My World of Violin Making
Explore the workshop of a Cremona violin maker and discover how handmade Italian violins are created for international competitions.
Marco Osio
Aug 16, 20242 min read


The Age-Old Challenge Between Stradivari and Guarneri: A Modern Journey in Violin Making
A Cremona violin maker explores the timeless contrast between Stradivari and Guarneri through two modern handmade violins inspired by historic models.
Marco Osio
Mar 6, 20242 min read


The Tailpiece in Stringed Instruments: An Unexpected Acoustic Journey
Learn how the tailpiece affects sound, harmonics, and response in handmade Cremona violins through real workshop experience.
Marco Osio
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Directly from Cremona: A Month Since Our Musical Reunion at Mondomusica
It's been precisely one month since the curtains fell on this year's Mondomusica, and the melodies from Cremona still resonate in my...
Marco Osio
Oct 22, 20231 min read


Directly from Cremona: A Sneak Peek of Mondomusica
Set against a backdrop of art and culture, the city of Cremona annually becomes the stage for a globally significant event, tugging at...
Marco Osio
Sep 18, 20232 min read


The Art of Investing in Modern Cremona String Instruments
Learn why handmade Cremona violins represent not only musical excellence but also a long-term investment in art, sound, and heritage.
Marco Osio
Aug 7, 20233 min read


The Rebirth of My Viola: A Melody from Cremona to Moscow
The Journey of a Master Luthier: From Creation to Restoration Direct from the historical city of Cremona, home to the most famous...
Marco Osio
Jul 16, 20232 min read


The Sound Renaissance at Cremona Mondomusica
Directly from Cremona, undisputed oasis of violin making, I am preparing to step back onto the stage of the most prominent stringed...
Marco Osio
Jun 14, 20232 min read


The Timeless Charm of the “Diamante” violin
Directly from Cremona, city of art and cradle of luthiery, a treasure returns. A treasure that I crafted with my own hands in 2014, part...
Marco Osio
May 23, 20232 min read


The Bassbar: the Sound Engine of Stringed Instruments
Its Importance in Luthiery and the Choice of the Right Wood Directly from Cremona, the Italian city famous for its luthiery tradition,...
Marco Osio
May 5, 20232 min read


The Importance of the Soundpost in Violin Making
Directly from Cremona, the city of the world's most famous stringed instruments, let's talk about the soundpost, the true pulsating heart...
Marco Osio
Apr 18, 20232 min read


The cost of a modern string instrument: factors that influence the price of a musical masterpiece
Directly from Cremona, the capital of violin-making, we discuss a burning question: how much does a modern string instrument by a...
Marco Osio
Apr 7, 20232 min read


Mountain Maple: The Fine Wood of Stringed Instrument Making
A versatile wood, appreciated not only for its acoustic properties, but also for its aesthetic beauty, making it a popular choice among...
Marco Osio
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Resonance Spruce: The perfect wood for high-quality instruments soundboards
Let's discover the exceptional acoustic properties of resonance spruce, a wood species used in high-quality violin-making. Learn about...
Marco Osio
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Why is Cremona the city of violins?
Directly from Cremona, a small city in Lombardy known as the birthplace of some of the world's best violins. The works of Cremonese...
Marco Osio
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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