Ryan L. Soltis

Violin maker with over 20 years of experience making violins and violas

Ryan L. Soltis is an award-winning violin maker with over 20 years of experience creating custom violins and violas.

His instruments are known for their beauty, rich color of sound and ease of play. They are played in symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles around the world.

Testimonials

“Ryan’s instruments embody the qualities that make great instruments outstanding - power, soulfulness, subtlety and projection - which is everything I need as a top level performer.”
Hasse Borup
Hasse BorupProfessor of Violin and Head of String and Chamber Music Studies the University of Utah School of Music
"I am really enjoying my Soltis violin. It sounds so rich and warm and it responds really quick as well! It is still a great pleasure every time I play on it."
Johannes Søe Hansen
Johannes Søe HansenViolinist and Concertmaster for the Danish National Symphony Orchestra
"I find Ryan's instruments satisfy a musician's need for quality, color, warmth and great power. They are beautifully made and a pleasure to look at. Please get a Soltis before you waste huge amounts of money on fourth rate antiques in poor condition!"
Daniel Phillips
Daniel PhillipsViolinist and member of the Orion String Quartet

About Ryan L. Soltis

Ryan L Soltis is professional violinmaker with over two decades of experience in creating some of the finest violins, violas, and cellos in the world. He specializes in crafting exquisite instruments that are not only beautiful to behold but also produce a rich, warm, and resonant sound.

A graduate of the Violin Making School of America, Ryan has studied under Samuel Zygmuntowicz, his primary mentor and inspiration. Under his mentorship, Ryan feels fortunate to have developed a finer understanding of how to make instruments that balance clarity and tone.

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