Columbia has a large and active music community, and I occasionally hear from students and families who prefer a quieter, more personal shop outside the city. I’m a one‑person workshop, so everything is done carefully and on a schedule that works for both of us. If you’re in Columbia and looking for a straightforward, local option, I’m always glad to help.
If you’re in Columbia and want a quieter, personal place for rentals or repairs, I’m close enough to be convenient and small enough to give careful attention.
Services I Offer
I keep my services simple and consistent for every town I serve. Everything is done by hand here in my Rocheport workshop.
- Violin rentals (higher‑quality instruments, carefully set up)
- Bridge fitting and replacement
- Soundpost adjustments and resets
- Peg fitting and pegbox work
- Fingerboard planing and dressing
- Nut and saddle work
- Open seam gluing
- Crack evaluation and repair
- Cleaning and light restoration
- Tonal adjustments
- Bow rehairs
- Honest assessments before any work begins
Who I Commonly Serve
I don’t work with every program in Columbia, but I do regularly see:
- Families with students in Columbia Public Schools
- Adult beginners or returning players
- Musicians who prefer a small, personal workshop instead of a large store
Directions From Columbia
Most people take I‑70 W toward Boonville and take exit 115 to Rocheport.
The drive is usually 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic.