Player & Parent of a Player

We received the [VN-101] violin today and my daughter loves it!

Thank you for the beautiful instrument and the amazing silver bracelet. Appreciate it. :)

We purchased a violin from you almost ten years ago, a Zhu vn909. My eldest is no longer in music school, already now in university, but still loves that violin.

You might remember the mom who asked you to write that the violin's name was Bella. My kid was so impressed. That was so sweet of you.

I really appreciate that you would have ordered a Zhu cello for me. No one seems to sell them in Canada and they really sound amazing even at that price.

I saw that you received awards on your website since we got the violin, congrats.

Reading up about makers online, I also saw your name come up a few times in blogs, discussions, etc., in a positive manner, almost like a reference.

You really are doing great!

I placed an order for a fiddle for my daughter (21 years old)... we are looking forward to Christmas morning as it is a gift.

Thanks for your help last winter, I am really enjoying learning to play & lessons are often the highlight of my week :)

Violin wise, I am working the the 1st Suzuki book, as well as French folk song, rosin the bow, a bunch in the learn to fiddle book, edelweiss & now a few Christmas tunes... so much to learn yet, but I am happy with my progress :)

So excited to gift my daughter this instrument! I have twin girls - the other is getting a guitar. Need to keep doing joyful things in these strange [Covid] times.

All the best, your new website is lovely.

Thank you for your contributions to the wellbeing of violinist and teachers.

Thanks very much for your service. I have researched you and your company [Rhiannon] and you are obviously quite reputable as a musician and business owner!

I am also a performing musician, music teacher and during the day, I work at the local Long and McQuade music store here in London. Nice to have recognition from someone as accomplished as yourself.

If anyone I know needs this type of product, I will be sure to recommend you! Thanks for everything.

Loving the violin - fantastic sound for the small size [1/4] and price point!!!!

[REVIEW: Google, 5 stars] Rhiannon has been so extremely patient, helpful and beyond professional!!! She took the time to meet with me quickly over messenger so that I could hear the sound of the violin and she even gave me a few quick tips to do with my little one :)

She was so extremely helpful and her reviews are amazing so many pleased and happy families so the video chat was more for ease of mind.

You can tell she is passionate about really making sure her customers are served with the highest degree of professionalism! She made this first violin purchase so enjoyable! I am so grateful to have had such an amazing experience purchasing my daughters first violin!

[UPDATE]My daughter will absolutely loves her violin! I sent a picture.

Thank you Rhiannon, I will definitively be reaching out in the next few years when I need bigger sizes!

[REVIEW: Google and Facebook, 5 stars] Rhiannon was an absolute dream to deal with.

Quick responses, kind, funny, helpful....like a best friend helping you through the decision-making process!

The violins are beautiful and very well-priced. Rhiannon shipped [907 and 909] violins to us in Ontario, helped us make our selections (very patiently) and then we shipped back what we didn’t need.

It was a very easy process, and we appreciated being able to play the violins in our own home and in our comfort zone.

We also purchased 2 beautiful cases as well.

100% satisfied with the purchase and the process. Thanks so much Rhiannon!

[Lori purchased the 909 for herself and the 907 for her daughter]

I finally had some free time this week and chance to try the Baroque bows. I gave them to [my son] to try them out, as well. He really liked the Level 1 bow, and I liked the Level 2 bow the most.

Thank you for ordering and giving the best rates for the the Baroque bows to me. I really appreciate that.

[REVIEW: Google, 5 stars] Rhiannon was very easy to deal with - she took the time to understand me and what I was looking for.

She helped make selections for violin, bow, strings and cases that have exactly matched what I was looking for.

I would strongly recommend anyone to purchase from Rhiannon.

Mine was an online purchase - I was a little nervous about purchasing online, but she quickly eased my concerns and offered an in-home trial.

Everything was smooth from initial inquiry to final delivery and follow up.

Excellent customer service!

Also, the "expert" at Long and McQuade sized my son to 1/2 and I think it is definitely a little too small - I felt the 3/4 would be better. Rhiannon confirmed the 3/4 size is right for him.

I am so happy with your products with good quality and price all these years [since 2007].

[REVIEW: Facebook, 5 stars] Last winter I purchased an outstanding Wojiech Topa violin for my daughter, who is an advancing violinist in our town's high school elite chamber orchestra. I've enjoyed listening to her play the instrument so much that I decided that I wanted to get one for myself to use as a soloist.

I reached out to Rhiannon with my request for a Topa that was a different model that my daughter's Guarnerius model, and Rhiannon arranged for me to try a Topa Guadagnini model.

I was impressed with the rich tone immediately, and she arranged for me to take it on trial at home. She offered good advice, was very easy to do business with while providing reasonable, competitive pricing. I ultimately decided to purchase it.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rhiannon to anyone anywhere who is looking for a quality violin.

I am a fan of yours since one of my students bought a beautiful little violin from you. All of my purchases from Fiddleheads have been very satisfactory.

Thank you, Rhiannon!

- Joan King, retired symphony violinist of 40 years and violin teacher

[REVIEW: Facebook, 5 stars] I have bought 3 violins from Fiddleheads over 7 years and I couldn’t be happier with the instruments’ quality and awesome customer service I have received.

The owner Rhiannon always has great recommendations and never tried to sell you more than what you need.

My son’s fiddle teacher loves the violins he has gotten from Fiddleheads and I even recently bought myself a Moneff beautiful fiddle as well.

I would highly recommend Fiddleheads for all of your violin needs!

I haven't had time to properly thank you for the outstanding service.

I am so glad I trusted the reviews on your website and ordered your handpicked VN 907 violin from you.

It was love at first sight with Nicolas and his new violin.

While awaiting for your violin to arrive, I paid a visit to ALL the reputable violin shops/luthiers in Montreal, listened to more than 15 instruments and chose 5 violins in the $3000 to $6000 price range to pit against your 907.

When it finally arrived, we had a blind hearing audition. Nicolas was blindfolded as well as the "judges". Your violin came on top every time.

So we had out hearts (and ears) set on the 907 but wanted Nicolas's teacher to try it out and get his take on the violin. It took him less than 3 minutes to pick your violin out of the lot!

Nicolas has the habit of naming everything...the violin and the bow were no exception. His last violin was named Assurancetourix, the village bard in Astérix, well known for his horrendous voice causing every living things around to flee in panic! (Nicolas has a sense of self-derision I guess *sigh*)

He had already chosen a name for the replacement violin: La Castafiore, the famous opera singer in Tintin with the appalling loud voice...But once he hear the violin, he said that it was a HE not a SHE because of the deep and darker sound. So for a few days it remained nameless. After much debating with his sister, they came up with Eusebius (the violin) and Florestan (the bow) as they would be inseparable. Not as funny as the other choices though.

Again, thank you for your prompt and always friendly replies.