Eric Chapman Violins

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We are sad to announce the passing of Eric Chapman, April 7, 2011.
Adina Salmansohn will be taking over and working with clients. Contact Info

At Eric Chapman Violins we educate you on how to choose an instrument or bow, and how to evaluate each.

With over 30 years of experience in the Viola and Violin business, Eric Chapman is uniquely qualified to help you find an instrument that is right for your playing style, experience and growth as a musician.

Eric Chapman has been awarded the YSAYE Medallion by the Belgian Government for contributions to music and Distinguished Service Awards from the American Viola Society and the Violin Society of America. he is the first Western Technical Adviser invited to China by the Chinese Government. Eric is also the past President of the Violin Society of America 1975 - 1982, the Director of five International Violin Making Competitions, and a Contributing Editor of the Journal of the American Viola Society.

Eric Chapman Violins represents some of the Worlds finest Makers:


  • Frank Ravatin
  • Tschu Ho Lee
  • Ada Quaranta
  • and many others

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