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Music man

Rob Wisnewski, a critical care nurse, works on a violin he's making as part of the New Mexico Musical Heritage Project.

Inside story

Rob Wisnewski, who takes the violin-making class offered by the New Mexico Musical Heritage Project, shows the interior of the violin he's making.

Tools of the trade

Tools of the trade

Hand tools are used to craft violins in the class that is part of the New Mexico Musical Heritage Project.

Music makers

Charles Westmark, who has a degree in psychology and plays jazz, discusses the craft of making violins with critical care nurse Rob Wisnewski.

Dedication and patience

Dedication and patience

UNM biology major Cameron Kunstadt is close to completing his violin, a two year project.

Luthier at work

Luthier at work

Luthier Klarissa Petti instructs the violin-making class that is part of the New Mexico Musical Heritage Project.

Class teaches the traditional art of making violins

Project teaches students how to make violins, play traditional tunes

By Mary Beth King July 13, 2019

Categories: Front Page College of Fine Arts Music

Tags: New Mexico Musical Heritage Project

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