Hans J. Nebel Violin Repair Workshop: 2026
Violin Repair Workshop
MCLA is proud to be the preferred university by Hans J. Nebel, renowned violin repair expert, and to offer this program. Small class sizes and the hands-on nature of these programs, makes learning practical and rewarding. Nebel's advanced programs are built on an eight-part-cycle which offers a different topic each year. Our 2026 summer program will include three week long workshops in June 2026.
2026 Summer Schedule
Week I: June 8–12, 2026. Introduction to Proper Violin Set-up and Basic Violin Identification and Recognition,
including Sharpening of Tools and Minor Exterior Repairs $1,000
Week 2: June 15–19, 2026. Advanced Violin Repair: Fitting of Upper and Lower Block and Lining Repair $1,000
Week 3: June 22–26, 2026. Advanced Violin Repair: Crack Repair and Crack Reinforcement $1,000 CLOSED
Violin Repair Workshop Brochure
Discounts for Attending Multiple Workshops: Attend two or more workshops and receive a 10% discount of total cost.
Workshops will take place in Bowman Hall.
For questions, please contact the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education at dgce@mcla.edu or 413-662-5575.
Accommodations
Lodging accommodations are the responsibility of the workshop participants. On campus summer housing is available to workshop participants for the duration of the program. To request campus housing, fill out your request within the workshop registration. For additional information regarding housing, review the Campus Housing Pricing and Guidelines. If you have already registered for the workshops and would like to add, adjust, or have questions on campus housing, please contact Kiara Burgos-Santiago at kiara.burgos-santiago@mcla.edu no later than June 1st.
Visit Discover North Adams for more information about additional lodging accommodations.
About Hans J. Nebel
Nebel, is a master craftsman and internationally known violin restorer, is the fourth generation of violin makers and a graduate of the Bavarian State School of Violinmaking in Mittenwald. Mr. Nebel started his professional career at Rembert Wurlitzer, Inc., in New York City, where he worked for 18 years. He became a long-term disciple of Maestro S.F. Sacconi, the universally acknowledged dean and originator of modern repair technique and restoration. On suggestion of Dario D'Attili and Maestro Sacconi, he was appointed head of the restoration department at Wurlitzer, a firm that was considered the Mecca of the violin business in the United States.
Since 1974, Mr. Nebel has headed his own business in New Jersey, where he specializes in major restoration and the sale of quality stringed instruments and bows. He accompanied the New York Philharmonic on its tour of the Far East as a caretaker of their fine instruments, and was invited by the Liuteria Parmense in Parma, Italy and Violin Making School in Bilbao (Spain) to teach Master Class courses in Violin restoration for over 46 years at several universities and continues his efforts at MCLA. He is a founding member of the American Federation of Violin and Bowmakers, and a Founder of the Violin Society.