Master Violin Maker Thomas Stöhr

My motto: "Be serious about what you enjoy."


Born in Erlangen
Vocational Baccalaureat Diploma
Begin of three-year apprenticeship under Günter Lobe, Master Violin Maker
Final examination before the examining board of the Trade Corporation of Middle Franconia (pronounced "best journeyman" by the examining board)
Participation in the competition of the handicraft youth:
  • Winner of the Middle Franconian Chamber of Violin Making Award
  • Winner of the Bavarian Chamber of Violin Making Award
  • Winner of the competition of the German handicraft youth
Master examination with distinction as best violin maker
Master Prize of the Bavarian State Government

winner of the German Musical Instrument Award  in the category cello
 
Participation in the 5th International Violin Making Competition in Mittenwald with a cello (pronounced second best German cello maker)
Participation in the 11th International Violin Making Competition in Cremona with a cello (fourth place out of 63 cellos in the tonal rating)
Member of the Swiss Luthiers and Bowmakers Association
Member of the Violin Society of America

winner of the German Musical Instrument Award  in the category cello