Our Story

For 12 years our family-owned string shop has supplied local string students and teachers with quality instruments, accessories and repairs. We service mostly Central Alberta customers but also serve the needs of string players across Canada.

We both sell and rent violins and violas to beginning and intermediate level students. In addition, we carry a number of advanced- level full sized instruments, bows and cases for the more serious / developing students. In order to make sure every student is comfortable and sounding at their best, we carry a wide range of chin-rests, shoulder rests, strings and other accessories.

Meet Naomi

Born and raised in Australia, Naomi began lessons at age 3 with the Suzuki method and has been performing and teaching the violin for over 25 years. Naomi holds the Masters in Violin from the University of Calgary and has held the Concertmaster position of Red Deer Symphony Orchestra since 2006.

From 1994 to 2001, Naomi had the opportunity to travel the world as Concertmaster and soloist with the New England Symphonic Ensemble, Solo highlights including the Sydney Opera House, St. Martin in the Fields, Carnegie Hall, Cape Town City Hall and the Winspear. Her time spent playing with NEYE planted a seed in her heart for inspiring youth in an orchestral setting.

After moving to Canada with her husband, Naomi founded a community string orchestra in 2002: 'Rosedale Valley String Orchestra'. Her concerts with RVSO have now raised $120,000 for humanitarian projects around the world, through a partnership with A Better World, Canada.

Naomi is often called upon to adjudicate at festivals and teach at workshops and clinics. She has produced four CD's, one classical, one Celtic and two Orchestral with RVSO.

In 2010 Naomi made a long time dream come true and began dabbling in Baroque Violin. Since then she has enjoyed collaborating with several organizations, including Rosa Barocca and Early Music Alberta, as interest in period instruments continues to blossom in Alberta.

On the side, Naomi, her husband David and three children are developing a small farm, growing both Russian garlic and hascap berries.

Our Story

Meet Naomi

Born and raised in Australia, Naomi began lessons at age 3 with the Suzuki method and has been performing and teaching the violin for over 25 years. Naomi holds the Masters in Violin from the University of Calgary and has held the Concertmaster position of Red Deer Symphony Orchestra since 2006.

After moving to Canada with her husband, Naomi founded a community string orchestra in 2002: 'Rosedale Valley String Orchestra'. Her concerts with RVSO have now raised $120,000 for humanitarian projects around the world, through a partnership with A Better World, Canada.

Naomi is often called upon to adjudicate at festivals and teach at workshops and clinics. She has produced four CD's, one classical, one Celtic and two Orchestral with RVSO.

In 2010 Naomi made a long time dream come true and began dabbling in Baroque Violin. Since then she has enjoyed collaborating with several organizations, including Rosa Barocca and Early Music Alberta, as interest in period instruments continues to blossom in Alberta.

On the side, Naomi, her husband David and three children are developing a small farm, growing both Russian garlic and hascap berries.

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Our Story

Meet Naomi

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Born and raised in Australia, Naomi began lessons at age 3 with the Suzuki method and has been performing and teaching the violin for over 25 years. Naomi holds the Masters in Violin from the University of Calgary and has held the Concertmaster position of Red Deer Symphony Orchestra since 2006.

After moving to Canada with her husband, Naomi founded a community string orchestra in 2002: 'Rosedale Valley String Orchestra'. Her concerts with RVSO have now raised $120,000 for humanitarian projects around the world, through a partnership with A Better World, Canada.

Naomi is often called upon to adjudicate at festivals and teach at workshops and clinics. She has produced four CD's, one classical, one Celtic and two Orchestral with RVSO.

In 2010 Naomi made a long time dream come true and began dabbling in Baroque Violin. Since then she has enjoyed collaborating with several organizations, including Rosa Barocca and Early Music Alberta, as interest in period instruments continues to blossom in Alberta.

On the side, Naomi, her husband David and three children are developing a small farm, growing both Russian garlic and hascap berries.

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