A Viola by Jason Viseltear

Since 1995, Jason Viseltear makes violins, violas, and cellos in his Manhattan studio.  Grounded in the methods of classical masters and employing the tools of renaissance design, his work animates a dialogue between extant masterpieces and today's state of the art; an approach informed as much by current technical and material researches as it is inspired by the performing desires of contemporary musicians.

Dedicated solely to making new instruments and to providing the ongoing support fine players demand, his award-winning work is in the hands of concert musicians and professionals, as well counted in esteemed conservatory and private collections including those of Juilliard, Harvard, Colburn, and Yale. He is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers and since 2001 has worked alongside leading makers and scholars at the VSA Oberlin Workshops, a dedicated space for violin-focused inquiry.