Dan Larson of Gamut Music at his workshop on Dec. 3 in Duluth. Dan Larson is known worldwide for his violins and lutes. He also makes gut strings that when played can “bring out the soul of man.” In ...

Matthew Gilbert grew up on a farm, studied literature in college and went on to get a master’s degree in theology. But his passion is violins. Creating new violins from generic-seeming pieces of wood, ...