About Antonio Strad Violin

Itzhak Perlman with Mary and Guolian

Antonio Strad Violin is the largest violin shop in the area that was founded in 1994 by husband and wife team, Violinist, Guolian Zhou and Professor, Mary Zhang. They have studied, performed, and worked in the stringed instrument community most their lives and have a passion for what they do.



Sarah Chang and the Strad Staff

Guolian’s and Mary’s rich musical experience has shown them the difference a quality instrument in top playing condition can make to a player. They have intimate knowledge as musicians themselves about how critical a professional repair or restoration is to a performer. It is this conviction and that has made Antonio Strad Violin the preferred violin shop for all level players, from beginners to professional. As a Violin Society of America member for more than 20 years, trust Antonio Strad Violin to offer you quality products, expert service, and low prices, values our founders have adopted and instilled in their staff since opening in 1994.

Guolian and Mary with Joshua Bell

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TWO DECADES DEVOTED TO SAN ANTONIO’S MUSIC FUTURE, On the Town Magazine

BUSY PERLMAN STOPS IN FOR SATURDAY SHOW, San Antonio Express-News