violin maker

Violin makers create and assemble parts to create violins according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, measure and attach strings, test quality of strings and inspect the finished instrument.

Alternative Labels

violin assembler

violin builder

violin craftsman

violin craftswoman

violin maker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply a protective layer assemble musical instrument parts create musical instrument parts create smooth wood surface decorate musical instruments join wood elements maintain musical instruments manipulate wood produce violin bows produce violin components repair musical instruments sand wood tune stringed musical instruments

Essential Knowledge

metalworking musical instruments musical instruments materials tuning techniques types of spring types of violins types of wood

Optional Skills and Competences

apply restoration techniques design musical instruments dye wood estimate restoration costs estimate value of musical instruments evaluate restoration procedures identify customer's needs pass on trade techniques play musical instruments restore musical instruments select restoration activities stain wood trade in musical instruments verify product specifications

Optional Knowledge

3D modelling acoustics conservation techniques history of musical instruments musical instrument accessories organic building materials technical drawings

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d0c923f1-e32b-4838-a109-eac58945dab1

Status

released

Occupations

violin maker

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI