3D Printed Violins Could Help Bring Music to All

Music has been a part of humanity for as long as we have been recording history. And though it has changed much over the years, some things have stayed constant. For example the types of instruments and how they are made. Take the violin for example. To this day, it is one of the most popular instruments and it is still made using traditional processes. However, that does not mean that that is the only way to create the instrument. In the latest innovation in the field, AVIVA Young Artists Program recently unveiled that they are 3D printing low-cost, durable violins for music students.

It is no secret that violins are expensive to buy. While professional violinists often have instruments that cost between $2000 and $10,000, it is possible to have one that cost millions depending on how they were and who made them. Indeed, even basic violinists for students often cost $1000 or more. This can make it hard to for many to access the instrument, especially for beginners and music classrooms. However, AVIVA Young Artists Program is hoping to rectify this.

The body of the violin (photo credits: AVIVA Young Artists)

The program started as an experiment in 2012 to reach underserved communities through the first virtual Suzuki-based program. And now it is grown to be the premier web-based young artists program for violinists worldwide. It seeks not only to connect people to music worldwide, but also to grow and innovative. And their 3D printed violin is a key part of that mission.