Blackerby Violin Shop

Blackerby Violin Shop Austin's premier string shop...where horsehair, catgut and tree sap never sounded so good! SOUTH LOCATION at 3401 W. Slaughter Ln, open Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Blackerby Violin Shop is a leading provider of quality student and professional instruments and accessories for violin, viola, cello, double bass and classical guitar players. The shop also offers onsite repair by professional luthiers and boasts one of the largest sheet music collections in Central Texas. Rent an instrument online at austinstringrentals.com, with select delivery service available for schools in the Austin area.

09/03/2026

Bruce Colson is back and this 2020 Thomasz J. Kowalski consignment violin sounds absolute magic in his hands! 🎻✨

Crafted with exeptional artistry, this instrument offers a rich, resonant tone and is listed at $12,000.

Whether you’re looking for an instrument upgrade or just exploring, we have a wonderful selection of fine consignment violins, violas, cellos and basses waiting for their next home!

Stop by our North store to play test this Kowalski and many others! ✨

Tomorrow night it is happening again!! 🎻We are honored to help support the community in this way!! Come by and enjoy thi...
07/07/2026

Tomorrow night it is happening again!! 🎻

We are honored to help support the community in this way!!

Come by and enjoy this free event where all instruments, all playing levels , all ages can come together and learn these traditional Irish tunes!

🕰️When: Wednesday, 7/8 @ 7:00pm
📍Where: Our Performance hall
🎟️Admission: free!

Hello Music Community,This week we have a special guest hosting in our performance hall Colin MacLeod !! Cymatics Experi...
07/07/2026

Hello Music Community,

This week we have a special guest hosting in our performance hall Colin MacLeod !!

Cymatics Experience & Scottish Fiddle Workshop · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Prepared by Colin MacLeod, Celtic Fiddle Guru

🎻 THIS THURSDAY, July 9th at Blackerby Violin Shop! 🎶

Join Highland-born Scottish fiddler Colin MacLeod — the Celtic Fiddle Guru — for a one-of-a-kind evening of sound, science, and Scottish fiddle.

✨ 5:00–6:00pm — CYMATICS EXPERIENCE
Watch live fiddle sound become visible! Hands-on demonstrations where patterns form in real time with every note — then you get a turn. Family-friendly, ages 6+. $15 per person / $35 family (1 adult + up to 3 kids).

🔗 https://celticfiddleguru.com/cymatics-experience-workshop-austin-q3

🎻 6:15–7:15pm — BEGINNERS FIDDLE WORKSHOP
Learn a complete Scottish tune entirely by ear with Colin's “Slow Down to Speed Up” method — no sheet music, just the way it's passed down in the Highlands.
$45 adult / $30 under-18 / $55 family.

💃 7:30–9:00pm — INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED + LIVE DANCE
Learn a tune, then play it live for dancers from the Austin Scottish Country Dance Society!
$65 adult /$50 under-18 / $90 family.

🔗 https://celticfiddleguru.com/scottish-fiddle-workshop-austin-q3

All workshop tickets include a follow-on Zoom session, full recording, and Celtic Fiddle Starter Pack.

📍 Blackerby Violin Shop, 1111 W Anderson Ln ·

Free parking · ADA accessible

⚠ Fiddle Workshop limited to 20 participants — book now!


06/13/2026

Hey there Blackerby Community!

Will is back and He is here to explain some differences between the French and German bows that bass players use.

Drop in the comments below which bow is your favorite and why !! 👇🏼

FREE Irish fiddle workshop, WEDNESDAY 6/10 AT 7:00pmHope to see you there jamming with us!! 🎻Be there or be square ☑️
06/06/2026

FREE Irish fiddle workshop, WEDNESDAY 6/10 AT 7:00pm

Hope to see you there jamming with us!! 🎻
Be there or be square ☑️

Proof that music has the power to heal. ❤️🎻We had the honor of loaning a violin to local musician Kenzo to help a pediat...
05/29/2026

Proof that music has the power to heal. ❤️🎻

We had the honor of loaning a violin to local musician Kenzo to help a pediatric cancer patient record their very own original song. Inspired by the hit Epic: The Musical, our instrument added the sweeping, heroic strings needed to bring the child’s creative vision to life.

Read the full, beautiful story on our blog and see how you can help bring this incredible program to Austin!

👉 Link in bio.
(All photos provided by the Purple songs can fly website)

Don’t forget to stop by and join our Irish workshop!! Hosted at our Performance Hall located in the back of our north lo...
05/27/2026

Don’t forget to stop by and join our Irish workshop!!

Hosted at our Performance Hall located in the back of our north location shop.

📍1111 W Anderson Ln,
Austin, Tx 78757

🕖7pm - 9pm

🎻meet the community and have a fun time learning new tunes!!

We are at it again tomorrow!!All levels welcome to come out for this free jam session here at workshop!! Come by a...
05/12/2026

We are at it again tomorrow!!

All levels welcome to come out for this free jam session here at workshop!!

Come by and play some tunes! 🎻

05/05/2026

The “secret” to the Bass section’s low end!

You heard the demo, now let’s talk about the gear! A lot of people ask us how bassists reach those notes below the E-string without add a fifth string. The answer? The Extension.

Will is back to explain!

Whether you’re an advance student preparing for auditions or a hobbyist curious about professional setups, our luthier team is here to help you get the most out of your bass.

Have questions about setting up your own bass? Drop them in’s the comments, call us or come see us at either shop this week! 🎻

Address

1111 W Anderson Lane
Austin, TX
78757

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15124699343

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