The profession of violin making is in Germany an occupation that requires training regulated by law. No special school graduation is requested. Or the Berufsfachschule for Violin-Making in Mittenwald is attended for 3 years. Following another 3 years of working as a journeyman with a master craftsman's workshop is required to be admitted for examination as master craftsman for violin-making. Admission of 6-12 students each year, usually maximum age is 21 years.
Classes start in spring and fall.
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