Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for String Instruments in Austin
Blackerby Violin Shop has served Austin, Texas since 1995 as a premier destination for string musicians. Founded by two string teachers seeking to address the lack of local access to quality student instruments, we've grown into a full-service operation with two Austin locations. Our team of trained string players provides personalized assistance in selecting instruments, bows, cases, and accessories tailored to individual needs and budgets. We maintain a vast inventory spanning entry-level to professional-grade violins, violas, cellos, and basses, including fine antique instruments. Our rental program offers name-brand instruments from Eastman, Angel Strings, and Amatis Fine Instruments with flexible credit accumulation toward purchases.The North location features a world-class performance hall and teaching studios available for hourly bookings, while our repair workshop delivers expert luthier services for structural and tonal issues. We prioritize transparency in repair cost estimation, contextualizing expenses relative to instrument value. With over 25 years of local experience, our business combines specialized expertise in string instruments with a commitment to community education and accessibility.
Services
String Instrument Rentals
Instrument Repairs
Performance Hall Rentals
Teaching Studios
Teacher Referrals
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Established in 1995 with deep local expertise in string instruments
- Carry premium rental brands like Eastman and Amatis Fine Instruments
- Staff includes professional string players providing personalized guidance
- Transparent repair cost estimation based on instrument value
- Rental credit system allows payments toward future purchases
Services
String Instrument Rentals
Our rental program offers name-brand instruments from Eastman, Angel Strings, and Amatis Fine Instruments. Choose between Protege (student) or Artist (professional) tiers with monthly/yearly payment options. Half of all payments accumulate as credit toward future purchases, and we provide free size adjustments as needed.
Instrument Repairs
Full-service repairs for violins, violas, cellos, and basses performed by experienced luthiers. Services include structural fixes, tonal adjustments, and bow rehairs using premium stallion hair. We provide free estimates with cost context relative to instrument value before any work begins.
Performance Hall Rental
Our North location features a recital hall with baby grand piano available for $90/hour. Ideal for performances, recordings, and rehearsals with 10-9 PM daily availability. Includes A/V recording services ($125/hour) and flexible booking increments with 50% deposit requirements for reservations.
Teaching Studios
Soundproof teaching studios available at $15/hour with 30-minute minimum bookings. Located in our North Austin facility with flexible scheduling options for music instructors and students. Includes access to parking and kitchen facilities during bookings.
Teacher Referrals
We maintain an active list of qualified local string instrument teachers across Austin. Students of listed teachers receive exclusive discounts and membership benefits. Teachers can join our network through a simple application process with ongoing support from our staff.
Questions
What rental instruments are available?
We offer violins, violas, cellos, double basses, and guitars with multiple quality tiers from beginner to professional models.
Do rental payments apply toward purchases?
Yes, 50% of all rental payments accumulate as credit toward purchasing similar instruments in-store.
What repair services do you provide?
Our luthiers handle full structural repairs, bow rehairs, and tonal adjustments for string instruments at all skill levels.
Can I rent performance spaces?
Our North location features a recital hall ($90/hour) and teaching studios ($15/hour) available for hourly bookings.
How are repair costs determined?
We provide free estimates and explain repair costs relative to your instrument's market value before any work begins.
Do you offer teacher referrals?
Yes, we maintain an updated list of recommended local string instrument teachers with special member benefits for their students.
