Alan Coggins is a violin maker, writer and photographer who lives in the Blue Mountains, near Sydney, Australia. He has written on various aspects of the violin and is a regular contributor to The Strad magazine... a selection of his work can be viewed in the articles section. Alan has compiled an online Directory of Australian Violin and Bow Makers containing information for around 500 Australian makers, past and present. He is now providing a specialised photographic service for your violin, viola or cello - please refer to the photography page for more details.
COMING SOON... Alan's long-awaited book, Violin and Bow Makers of Australia, will be available in late August 2009. The cost is A$95 (approximately US$75, £50 or 55€) plus postage and handling. You can purchase the book on this site using a variety of secure payment methods.
Alan's partner, Adele Beardsmore, is an English violin maker and repairer who graduated from the Newark School of Violin Making in 1987 and was awarded the Ralph Oakden Cup for outstanding achievement. She worked in various locations in England and The Netherlands before moving to Australia in 1994. Adele Beardsmore has over twenty years experience in violin making and restoration and is now regarded as one of the finest makers of new instruments in Australia.