Carefully selected instruments for your individual needs.
Committed to excellence in craftsmanship.
Your instrument setup by a luthier and player, achieving optimum sound.

Welcome to Vitek Violins

We are a family run string instrument shop and we take pride that as professional players ourselves, we approach our instruments through a player’s ear. We specialise in one-on-one in person service for our clients, whether you are looking to buy an instrument or needing a repair. We sell string instruments and for every budget from beginners to professional instruments and welcome any repair inquiry from regular maintenance to restoration. In your initial appointment, we will take our time and offer information and guidance for our clients through what can be a daunting process. We routinely travel to attend prestigious trade shows worldwide to personally choose the finest instruments and bows available at their price points from international violin, viola and cello makers.

We are also excited to offer private violin lessons in our newly built studio beginning March 2023 or alternatively, we are happy to offer online lessons as well.

Whether you are picking up that violin from years ago, starting out or just simply looking for some private lessons for your children, we welcome all students.

For our lower mainland clients, we offer a no obligation virtual appointment to discuss your needs and to hear our instruments played.  If you decide to make a trip to Victoria, we offer complimentary pick up and drop off from either the ferry terminal, airport or float plane terminals.

Feel free to call or text us at 250-661-3784 or reach us through our website and we look forward to hearing from you.  Don’t forget to check out our specials section!

TESTIMONIALS

  • We recently bought a new violin from Julian. He was very patient with us as he walked us through the process of finding the right instrument for our son. He shared his wealth of knowledge and experience, setting aside time for us each week to discuss the different instruments. Julian worked within our budget, and guided us to a wonderful instrument that our son is thrilled with! Over the years, Julian has provided us with bow and violin repair services and violin case sales. We have always found him to provide us with professional, excellent service and we always recommend [him] to our musician friends.

    Naomi Shawnigan Lake

  • At Vitek Violins, I had the comfort to know that the instrument and bow that I purchased were carefully selected to be amongst the best of their class, and honestly priced. It was a true peace of mind knowing that whether I was buying a beginner, intermediate or professional instrument, the passionate and professional attention with which the instrument was setup, guaranteed that it sounded the best that it could. Over the years, it was with confidence that I purchased new violin accessories, and the Luthier services that Vitek Violins has provided me were exemplary. The highly expert and dedicated services I received makes Vitek Violins my number one choice. Thank you.

    Roger St. Pierre Adult Amateur

  • I had a magical experience choosing a Vitek violin. It was my first time choosing an instrument for myself and I had no idea what I was doing. While staying within our price range, Julian let me try several and was very patient with me, giving me information and putting no pressure on me. I was not able to finalize my choice within one session and he let me return another day to make the final decision. He has helped me find the sound I love and avoid getting an instrument that was likely too large for me, although I liked it.

    Now several weeks later I am in love with the instrument I chose and confident it was the right one for me.

    Julian’s experience as a life-long violinist and an experienced luthier and violin maker is obvious, and his passion for violin and music is contagious. I will be recommending him to anyone in need of an instrument or a tune-up.

    Anna Zero Pressure, excellent results