A maker of fine violins and violas
Violin and violin family instrument making by Jennifer Halenar in Nashville, TN.
Jennifer Halenar is a skilled luthier based in Nashville, Tennessee, with over 23 years of experience in instrument repair, setup, and making. Like many in her field, her journey with the violin family began at a young age as a player—an early passion she continues to enjoy today.
Living and working in Nashville—often referred to as the “Third Coast”—has immersed Jennifer in a rich and diverse musical culture, allowing her to collaborate with musicians across a wide range of genres. While she specializes in crafting traditional violins and violas, she has also spent the past decade building five-string violins, a unique hybrid instrument that blends the ranges of the violin and viola. Jennifer takes pride in supporting this growing niche and meeting the evolving needs of modern string players.
Fiddle making on display for the participants of Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp presented by Casey Driessen
A violin making workshop held by the Southern Violin Association at Wild Acres Retreat in Little Switzerland, NC. We will be working on our two violin builds (Go Team Guarneri!!) as well as our own projects and many fun violin making topics of discussion.
For more information about the SVA membership and its annual gatherings, visit https://southernviolinassociation.com/
This wonderful gathering of musicians, new and old friends, is a sweet Winter tradition that my friends in the Four-Leaf Pete Band started years ago to gather other trad music enthusiasts to survive the long winter months in anticipation of summer music gatherings. I usually bring a few of my instruments to share and show around. Let me know if you’re interested in learning more about Tune Junkie Weekend or follow this link https://www.tradknox.com/tunejunkieweekend
Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddler’s Convention has invited myself and several other luthiers and instrument dealers from Tennessee to display, demonstrate and offer our instruments for sale. The trade show will be open to the public Friday 10/1 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday 10/2 10:00 am-8:00 am. on the campus of Athens State University in Athens, Alabama. Visit me at table 21. Visit TVOTFC.org for more information regarding the convention weekend.
J. Halenar Violins will present instruments for sale and perusal during the course of the weekend at a table in the un-ticketed, merchandising area. I will be at the table limited hours on Thursday and Friday, with representation throughout the weekend, thanks to Randy Hunt of Hunt Double Bass. If you have a specific request or need to speak with me directly, please contact me at (615) 300-5013.
