| zandbergenguitars.nl | Zandbergen Guitars | The website provides repair, tuning and maintenance services for guitars and bass guitars. Zandbergen Guitars specializes in guitar building and features a ‘Wall of Fame’ with examples of their work. The website contains information about the owner (Willem Barentsz), news, reviews, contact details, and links to social media (Instagram). | Instrument → Guitar 576 Music Education → Guitar Lessons 403 | guitar building 11 guitar 1091 instagram 1216 repair 14576 news 15293 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| strijkersforum.nl | StrijkersForum | The forum covers topics related to the construction and repair of string instruments, cases, and bows. Discussions include specific instruments such as violin, viola, cello, and double bass, as well as less common instruments like the psaltery and erhu. Furthermore, the forum offers opportunities for discussions about playing string instruments, playing together, teaching, and receiving lessons, as well as searching for musicians and teachers. | Internet → Forums & Communities 1599 | string instrument 10 play 631 forum 1362 construction 7421 repair 14576 | |
| tosslevy.nl | The Miraj Builders | The website details the construction process of a tanpura, outlining the various stages and components involved, from the strings to the overall structure. It extensively covers the tabla, providing an introduction to its history, different talas (rhythmic cycles), and associated musical elements like bols, layas, and tihais. Furthermore, the site explores the origins and scientific aspects of the jawari, including comparisons to ancient musical instruments and interviews with experts. | Instrument → Percussion Instruments 14 | string 110 improvisation 298 construction 7421 | |
| lucienne-vioolbouw.nl | Lucienne van der Lans Vioolbouw | Lucienne van der Lans has been a violin maker in Dordrecht since 1987 and specializes in building violins, altos, cellos, and basses. The website describes the sale of violins for various player types, including beginners, amateurs, and professionals. A specific example is the Amalia violin, built in 2015 and donated to Queen Máxima. The website offers, in addition to building and selling, repair and restoration services, as well as a rental offering of string instruments, bows, cases, and accessories. | Instrument → Violin 121 | violin 254 sale 5930 repair 14576 workshop 19325 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| hetstrijkershuis.nl | Het Strijkershuis | The company was founded in 1985 by Hendrik Woldring and his wife Barbara, and Hendrik Woldring studied violin making in Newark, England. The opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 to 17:00, outside of these hours only by appointment, and the shop is closed during school holidays. The Strijkershuis offers a wide range of services, including the rental, sale, and repair of string instruments, and can be found at Jozef Israëlsplein 6 in Groningen. | Hospital & Acute Services → Emergency Care 163 | string instrument 10 opening hours 2953 rental 7257 repair 14576 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| stringsattached.nl | Strings Attached - Frank van Essen | Strings Attached Studio, operated by Frank van Essen, provides a complete production package for string arrangements and recordings, accommodating projects ranging from solo violin performances to full orchestras. The service specializes in string arranging for diverse musical styles, including film and television scores, and utilizes professional instruments and recording equipment. Frank van Essen leverages his 25+ years of experience to add professional string arrangements and recordings to client music productions, drawing on collaborations with notable artists like Martin Garrix and Within Temptation. | Composition & Theory → Composition 402 | arrange 39 string 110 record 1098 orchestra 1315 film 3007 music 13170 | |
| avesproduct.nl | AskAnything | The website contains a collection of questions and answers covering subjects ranging from personal identity and hobbies (such as banjo playing and dog breeds) to home maintenance (including water softeners and HVAC systems) and medical procedures (like liposuction and skin grafts). It also includes content related to technology, languages (Brazilian Portuguese), and practical skills (dyeing a comforter and potty training). The website is maintained by AskAnything, and includes a copyright notice for 2025. | Resources → Information Services 314 | dog breeds 10 answer 40 bluetooth 91 water softener 324 question 2261 | |
| resonance-vioolbouw.nl | Résonance Vioolbouw & Instrumentverhuur | The company, founded in 1998 by Eric Matser, has grown to become the largest violin and cello rental company in Amsterdam and surrounding areas and is a key supplier to Amsterdam music schools. Résonance offers rental services, as well as the sale of instruments such as violins, alto violins, cellos and violas da gamba, along with maintenance, repairs and accessories. Eric Matser rediscovered and published the music of the Dutch composer Gerard von Brucken Fock in 2021, and has a collection of special instruments and bows that he intends to sell in the coming years. | | string 110 cello 121 violin 254 composer 412 instrument 1295 repair 14576 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| martigvioolservice.nl | Vioolbouwer A. Martig | The website details the services of A. Martig, a violin maker in Arnhem, who repairs, tunes, and maintains string instruments. Customers can purchase violins, violas, and cellos in various price ranges at A. Martig, with a possible compensation for previously paid rental fees. A. Martig also offers accessories such as strings and shoulder rests, and helps clients find the best combination for their instrument, and can restore old, damaged instruments. | Instrument → Violin 121 Instrument → Instrument Making 10 | violin 254 instrument 1295 accessories 12975 repair 14576 maintenance 20093 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| ivcrotterdam2018.nl | The International Viola Society | The Congress provided a schedule of events including recitals, lecture-recitals, lectures, masterclasses, and workshops focusing on exploring new approaches to performing the viola. The event featured a diverse roster of internationally acclaimed artists, including ensembles like Ensemble Lusitanea and individual performers such as Christine Rutledge and Frida Oliver. The website offers information on registration, accommodation, ticket sales, exhibitor opportunities, and details about the Dutch Viola Society and International Viola Society, along with contact information and a privacy policy. | Events → Conferences & Meetings 5381 | recital 15 viola 21 congress 500 schedule 2624 registration 4366 artist 5745 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| muziekhuishidding.nl | Muziekhuis Hidding | The website offers an extensive selection of string instruments, such as guitars (electric, acoustic, classical), bass guitars, ukuleles, banjos and associated accessories. In addition, keyboard instruments, wind instruments, and string instruments are listed, as well as DJ equipment and audio products. Muziekhuis Hidding provides online music education courses for guitar, piano, keyboard, flute, drums, singing, and electronic composing. | Instrument → Guitar 576 Instrument → Keyboard Instruments 18 | string instrument 10 learning materials 239 amplifier 302 guitar 1091 instrument 1295 | Emmen → Klazienaveen 297 |
| devioolbouwer.nl | A.C. Hendriksen | The workshop specializes in the new construction of string instruments, repairs and restorations, as well as the waxing of rosin sticks and the performance of appraisals. Furthermore, A.C. Hendriksen offers the rental of violins, violas, cellos and double basses, as well as the sale and maintenance of instruments and accessories. In addition to sales and maintenance, the workshop organizes workshops and lectures about the construction and history of string instruments, and the specific needs of music schools and primary education. | | violin 254 instrument 1295 lecture 1624 restoration 3417 rental 7257 maintenance 20093 | Medemblik → Twisk 47 |
| ulrikewiebelvioolbouw.nl | Ulrike Wiebel Vioolbouw | The website provides information about Ulrike Wiebel, the owner and her company. Details are given about the sale and rental of string instruments and related services. The website describes the workshop's activities and the entrepreneur's vision. | Retail & Commerce → Retailers 754 | violin 254 rental 7257 construction 7421 repair 14576 workshop 19325 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| vioolbouwzick.nl | Vioolbouw Zick | Hendrik Zick is a violist located in Eindhoven offering a wide range of string instruments and accessories. The website provides information about new instruments, maintenance, sales, rentals, appraisals, and special offers for young beginners. Vioolbouw Zick encourages violin playing for all ages and levels, from young children to professional musicians. | Repair → Instrument Repair 54 | viola 21 double bass 28 cello 121 violin 254 rental 7257 repair 14576 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| ukelelelerenspelen.nl | ukelelelerenspelen.nl | The website covers various topics related to learning the ukulele, such as the origin of the instrument, pronunciation, and different types of ukuleles. The website delves into the history of the ukulele, particularly its origin in Portugal and the development on Hawaii, highlighting the role of Portuguese immigrants and Hawaiian King Kalakaua. The website offers an overview of various ukulele-related topics, from chords to holding the ukulele, geared towards beginners. | Music Education → Music Schools 367 | ukulele 64 instrument 1295 history 7286 course 14728 | |
| arc-verona.nl | Arc Verona | The store offers a wide selection of string instruments, including violins, violas, cellos, violin sets, and cello sets. Arc Verona also offers a wide range of accessories, such as strings, bows, cases, and protective covers. The website also offers service, such as a hotline and a 24-hour shipping service, and features an account portal for customers. | | bow 88 string 110 cello 121 violin 254 case 1153 | |
| dutchviolasociety.nl | Dutch Viola Society | The website features an activities calendar including events such as masterclasses and congresses. Information is available regarding the history of the DVS and the organization of past national congresses. The site contains a blog, articles, interviews, and sheet music related to the viola. | Theater → Musical Theater 307 | viola 21 sheet music 269 congress 500 | |
| hansdelouter.nl | Hans de Louter | Hans de Louter is a luthier focused on crafting new instruments based on acoustic principles. The website showcases services such as repairs, restorations, and the offering of a variety of instruments including guitars, violins, bouzoukis, and mandolins. The website also includes a gallery with photos of the workshop, the shop, and a list of press releases. | | violin 254 guitar 1091 restoration 3417 workshop 19325 | |
| yaoumuziek.nl | Yaou Muziek | The website offers a wide selection of string instruments such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, as well as accessories like bows, cases, and covers. Visitors can view the instruments and accessories online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and order via iDeal or bank transfer. Yaou Muziek also offers the possibility to rent violins, cellos and double basses and sells various instruments, such as electric bass guitars and historic instruments. | | double bass 28 bow 88 cello 121 violin 254 instrument 1295 accessories 12975 | |
| instrumentsonline.nl | Instruments Online | The website offers various categories of musical instruments such as flutes, recorders, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, and guitars. In addition to instruments, accessories, parts, and a repair service are offered, with options for pickup and delivery. The website promotes itself as a webshop with benefits such as a wide assortment, free advice, the possibility to try out instruments, and fast delivery. | | string instrument 10 wind instrument 14 instrument 1295 part 5044 accessories 12975 | |
| thmusic.nl | TH MUSIC | The website highlights the company's commitment to offering only high-quality and handmade instruments. TH MUSIC boasts a large inventory and provides fast delivery services. The company has 10 years of experience in the musical instrument distribution business. | | dealer 757 instrument 1295 inventory 1613 | |
| wega-lier.nl | Stichting Wega | Stichting Wega was founded by a group of enthusiastic lierspelers (lyre players), with the board members having a strong passion for the instrument and participating in various ways. The foundation organizes conferences and workshops and deals with questions surrounding the lier, as well as offering music publications and instrument rentals. The website provides information about lier teachers, current agenda items, and the background of the foundation, including the link with the star Lier (Lyra). | History → Historical Culture 243 | agenda 4374 newsletter 6504 foundation 6678 | |
| vioolbouwatelier.nl | E.P. Meijer – Vioolbouwatelier” | The company, located in Workum, sells string instruments from stock and offers new construction and repair services for string instruments. E.P. Meijer, the owner and violin builder, obtained diplomas from the Mittenwald Violin School in 1973 and VEMI in 1975, and completed training at the Centre for Wood in 1983. Services are provided by appointment and a visit is free for assessing instruments or damage. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | string instrument 10 violin 254 diploma 795 repair 14576 | Southwest-Friesland → Workum 363 |
| melocorde.nl | Melocorde | The website features recent news articles about Melocorde's recordings in the Tudor studio in Arnhem and a sound fragment on Soundcloud. The core of Melocorde's musical approach is the use of three string instruments – the kemençe, the nyckelharpa and the violone – and exploring music from various countries and periods, from 16th-century polyphony to minimal music. Melocorde has scheduled performances in various locations, including Cultuur aan de Dommel in Mierlo on April 27, 2025, and has previously performed in Nijmegen and Amsterdam. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | instrument 1295 concert 4409 studio 5465 performance 7586 music 13170 | Geldrop-Mierlo → Mierlo 459 |
| solliemuziek.nl | Sollie Muziek | The website offers a wide range of instruments, including woodwind instruments (flute, clarinet, bassoon), string instruments (violin, viola, cello), brass instruments (trumpet, trombone), and pianos. In addition to sales and rentals, Sollie Muziek offers repairs, tuning, and a concert rental service, as well as an online sheet music and CD selection. The website emphasizes quality brands, secure payments, and fast shipping, and also features the brands CarolBrass and the acquisition of www.fagot.nl. | Instrument → Wind Instruments 102 | sheet music 269 instrument 1295 rental 7257 accessories 12975 repair 14576 brand 17737 | |
| bartfolkers.nl | Bart Folkers | This week, the Traiectum Piano Quartet is debuting with a concert featuring works by Mozart, Mahler, and Brahms. The quartet is named after the cities of Utrecht and Maastricht, both with Roman origins. The members of the Traiectum Piano Quartet all live in Utrecht, while the Frijns sisters hail from Maastricht, where they also completed their studies. Bart Folkers also offers a group playing course for adult string players, with the aim of expanding the Utrecht music culture and facilitating membership in weekly orchestras. | Ensemble → Chamber Music 466 | quartet 77 orchestra 1315 course 14728 | Limburg → Maastricht 6008 |
| alexwelch.nl | Alex Welch | Alex Welch is a multi-faceted musician involved in performance, composition, arranging, and teaching. His work encompasses various musical areas, including string quartets, orchestras, and ensemble coaching. The site provides information on his services, such as viola/violin lessons and creative music-making workshops, alongside his commitment to mindfulness and cross-arts collaboration. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | viola 21 ensemble 546 composition 639 mindfulness 1789 lesson 5154 music 13170 | |
| judithrenkema.nl | Judith Renkema | Judith Renkema is a bass player who studied electric bass at the Rock Academy and later transitioned to playing the upright bass at the conservatory in Tilburg, earning her Masters Degree in 2016. She has collaborated with a diverse range of musicians across various genres, including American artists like Gregory Page and Jaimi Faulkner, and European artists such as JW Roy and Judy Blank. Currently, Judith is actively working with Judy Blank, performing at festivals and showcases in both the Netherlands and the United States, expanding their international reach. | Recordings & Media → Musicians 437 | bass 107 conservatory 237 netherlands 1376 tour 2315 music 13170 collaboration 16036 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| ricodejeer.nl | wprico.nl | Rico de Jeer began his musical journey by learning bass guitar at the age of 17 and later acquired a double bass during a holiday in Hungary. He pursued formal musical training, graduating from the Hilversums Conservatorium in 1998, and was influenced by notable bassists such as Arnold Dooyeweerd and Ernst Glerum. Currently, de Jeer performs and records with various bands, including the Stefan Schöler Trio, and also teaches bass guitar and double bass at Globe CKC Hilversum. | Instrument → Instrumental Music 197 | double bass 28 bass guitar 80 teaching 278 band 2977 | North-Holland → Hilversum 4397 |
| thijsvanderharst.nl | Moustache Guitars | The website primarily functions as an online shop window, offering handmade instruments such as mandolins, mandolas, guitars, and octave mandolins. All instruments are crafted by the luthier himself in Breda, Netherlands, emphasizing a personal and artisanal approach. The site includes sound samples of instruments created by other musicians, alongside news and updates regarding product offerings and pricing, specifically mentioning a price increase for picks due to the energy crisis. | | mandolin 13 guitar 1091 | North-Brabant → Breda 9003 |
| muziekwinkellelystad.nl | Muziekwinkel Lelystad | The shop sells string and wind instruments, along with accessories. Muziekwinkel Lelystad offers maintenance and repair of instruments, as well as lessons in saxophone, piano, and guitar/bass. The shop has three studios available for rehearsals or lessons, including an acoustic piano in Studio 2 and recording capabilities with up to 16 tracks. | Music & Audio → Music Stores 213 | instrument 1295 lesson 5154 studio 5465 repair 14576 | Flevoland → Lelystad 3180 |
| ukelele4uledensite.nl | Ukelele4U | The website provides various ukulele music courses, aimed at beginners and advanced players. There is a shop where ukulele stems and related products are for sale. The website also contains news and information related to playing the ukulele and the Uke4U festivals. | | stem 43 ukulele 64 course 14728 | |
| degitaarmaker.nl | De Gitaarmaker | The website provides a range of services including guitar building, repair, restoration, and customization of string instruments. Customers can visit for repairs, adjustments, maintenance, and restoration of their string instruments, as well as for the construction of guitars to order. De Gitaarmaker is located at Averbodestraat 66 in Venlo and is open by appointment. Contact information includes phone number 06-28324284 and email Nederland. | Guitar → Guitar Building 26 | string instrument 10 guitar building 11 guitar 1091 restoration 3417 repair 14576 | Venlo → Wielder 174 |
| svenotte.nl | Sven Otte | The website describes the atelier's services, including the rental and sale of high-quality string instruments, with a particular focus on bass instruments. Sven Otte specializes in repairing string instruments and double basses, highlighting his expertise in tuning double basses, especially for professional players and beginners. The atelier is located in Groningen and offers both rental and purchase options, with opening hours and contact information available to interested parties. | Repair → Instrument Repair 54 | violin 254 instrument 1295 atelier 1417 rental 7257 repair 14576 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| brandtvioolbouw.nl | Brandt Vioolbouw | The website offers a look into the world of violin making, restoration, and repair, including information on the workshop and new violin construction. The website informs about the upcoming shop sale and farewell party in May 2025 and provides deadlines for repair and rental terms. The website describes the location of the workshop and shop in Assen, Drenthe, and provides information about the services of Peter Brandt, a certified violin maker with a technical and historical background. | | violin 254 restoration 3417 rental 7257 workshop 19325 | Drenthe → Assen 3516 |
| 050rosin.nl | 050Rosin | The website offers various rosin types suitable for violin, viola, cello, and double bass, emphasizing quality and affordability. The company's philosophy centers on providing reliable and top-tier rosin without unnecessary embellishments or inflated prices, prioritizing the product's performance. 050Rosin provides a list of retailers worldwide and encourages potential resellers to contact them. | Retail & Supplies → Specialty Retailers 35 | double bass 28 cello 121 violin 254 retailer 373 philosophy 570 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| tonnyholsbergenmuziek.nl | N/A | Tonny Holsbergen shares her musical passion and work, emphasizing the importance of music as relaxation and inspiration. The website describes her diverse musical experiences, including her work with ensembles such as Ensemble ‘Pravo’ and the Ned. Philharmonisch Orkest. It details the instruments she masters, including Northumbrian small pipes, Nyckelharpa, hurdy-gurdles, recorders, and bagpipes, and later also the Nyckelharpa. | | ensemble 546 guitar 1091 music 13170 | |
| joostverbakel.nl | Joost Verbakel | Joost Verbakel is a bass player from Rotterdam with a background in classical and jazz double bass, having studied at conservatories in Rotterdam and Tilburg. He has collaborated with various ensembles and musicians across the Netherlands and internationally, performing in diverse genres like contemporary jazz, chamber music, and classical music. Currently, Joost is focusing on composition and offers personalized bass lessons for students of all levels, specializing in classical double bass, jazz double bass, and bass guitar. | Music → Teaching 210 | bass 107 teaching 278 ensemble 546 composition 639 lesson 5154 music 13170 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| vioolwinkel.nl | Augusteijn Strijkinstrumenten | The company is located in Ooij, near the Waal River, since February 28, 2018, and offers repairs and maintenance of string instruments. Augusteijn Strijkinstrumenten sells both new and old string instruments, strings, and accessories, and also offers new construction services. The website describes the history of the building in the Nijmegen lower city where the company was located until 2018, and the current location in the Ooijpolder. | | cello 121 violin 254 instrument 1295 rental 7257 repair 14576 | Berg en Dal → Ooij 144 |
| klankbuizen.nl | Ganesh Klankbuizen | The website offers a selection of sound tubes, string instruments, tube sets, and accessories such as mallets and tachyon materials. Sound tubes are used both musically and therapeutically, particularly for chakra activation and removing blockages, with therapists often providing them to clients. The website offers music workshops at Ganesh Instrumenten and mentions a collaboration with www.allesismuziek.nl for workshops. | | string instrument 10 instrument 1295 workshop 19325 | |
| snaar-instrumentenkopen.nl | Snaar-instrumentenkopen.nl | The website offers a wide selection of guitar types, including acoustic, electric, classical and resonator guitars, as well as accessories such as capos, cases and tuning devices. In addition to guitars, the website also sells string instruments such as violins, cellos, ukuleles, banjos and mandolins, including strings and other essentials. The website also provides information on various instruments and their maintenance, such as guitar maintenance and string instrument maintenance, as well as a comparison tool to view instruments. | Instrument → Stringed Instruments 11 | string 110 violin 254 amplifier 302 guitar 1091 instrument 1295 accessories 12975 | |
| elinhaver.nl | Amsterdam Conservatory | Elin Haver began playing the violin at the age of four and discovered the alto viola at twelve, subsequently making a definitive switch and receiving lessons from Judith Wijzenbeek. She has won several awards, including first place in the regional final of the Prinses Christina Concours and the Public Prize in the National Final in 2020. Elin has performed with various orchestras and ensembles, including the Britten Youth String Orchestra and the Ricciotti Ensemble, and has attended masterclasses with renowned violinists. | | masterclasses 203 award 642 orchestra 1315 education 13471 | |
| hilhorstguitars.nl | Jeroen Hilhorst Concert Guitars | Jeroen Hilhorst retired from guitar making in December 2020, closing his workshop in Amsterdam and relocating to a rural area of The Netherlands. Despite his retirement, he has recently resumed making guitars at a slower pace, focusing on creating beautiful and powerful classical concert guitars. His guitars are known for their powerful sound, wide dynamic range, and suitability for playing in large halls, facilitating collaborative performances with other instruments and offering enhanced legato and polyphonic qualities. | Instrument → Guitar 576 | guitar 1091 netherlands 1376 sound 1649 workshop 19325 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| ukelele-essentials.nl | Ukelele Essentials | The website offers ukulele lessons and workshops, including workshops on basic drums, cajon, and musical spoons, geared towards both beginners and advanced players. Within the workshops, emphasis is placed on a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, without the need to learn sheet music, focusing on fun and playing familiar songs. The website also provides personalized attention in small groups and organizes workshops available upon request. | Instrument → Stringed Instruments 11 | ukulele 64 song 1285 workshop 19325 | Reusel-De Mierden → High Mierde 63 |
| balderik.nl | Balderik | Gerard and Joep regularly organize events in the De Waluwe neighborhood of Zaltbommel, where they provide musical support with their instruments. Joep began playing the violin at the age of ten in Eindhoven, through lessons and in various orchestras, with a focus on classical music and later on folk music. Gerard learned to play the harmonica from his father at the age of five and developed a love for the guitar, starting with playing songs at fairs. | Education & Training → Instrument Lessons 168 | harmonica 50 violin 254 guitar 1091 music 13170 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| travisurban.nl | Travis Urban Music Studio | Travis Urban is an American violist and teacher based in The Hague, Netherlands, who runs a private music studio. He offers private lessons to viola and violin students and is known for his patient and enthusiastic teaching style. Testimonials from students and parents highlight Urban's effectiveness, rapport with students, and ability to make lessons enjoyable. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | teacher 2890 lesson 5154 studio 5465 student 7623 music 13170 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |