 Company
mission, vision and philosophy. QuinnViolins.com
was founded in early 1998 with one goal in mind; To use the unique
advantages of the web to better serve the product needs of the string
instrument playing community. Our commitment to serving customers
on the web is the main difference between us and our competitors.
Mastering the many uses of cutting edge business technology is essential
for any organization to succeed in the long term. Key features of
our company are; comprehensive product selection, lowest prices
available, detailed product information, friendly and prompt customer
service and just plain fun. Music is either about education or entertainment. Why, then, are most retailers in the string instrument business so gravely serious?
 We are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota . Minneapolis is fortunate to have a strong string playing community. Two world-class orchestras, countless civic and semi-professional groups, and a commitment to music education make this an ideal place for a violin shop to call home. Our building is in a complex of a dozen structures built and occupied by General Mills from 1908-1980. The lengthy network of tunnels connecting the 290,000 square feet is an interesting feature. Over 50 small businesses occupy leased space. It's inspirational to see so many companies working side by side to meet their goals.
The
future is bright .Quinn Violins plans to continue innovating by expanding into manufacturing, distribution and non-product media content. We have over 60 concepts for new products. And, it is clear that the industry needs a stabilizing element to make things better for everyone, including our competitors. A healthy industry is proportionately tied to success of string organizations like school music departments, youth orchestras and private teaching studios. We are all in this together. Let's make the best of it.
 Christopher
Quinn Profile Chris is the company's founder and president. He is a cellist and has always been an avid computer user. He began his first retail endeavor in 1987 at the age of 16. Chris is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN where, in 1992 he earned a B.A. degree in Music Business and Music Performance. Because of business demands on his time, Chris' professional musical activities are limited, but he finds time to perform in the groups Aesma Daeva, DODD, A Whisper in the Noise and Billy McLaughlin among others.
Credits
This is a partial list of others that helped to create our site.
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Web
Development Consultant:
Matthew
Hasel |
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Site
Design, Production & Programming:
Christopher
Quinn, Matthew Hasel, Scott Jensen |
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Product
Photography:
James
Murray of Red Feather Productions
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Scott
Jensen |
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Original
Celtic Art and Hand Written Logo:
Julie
Hughes |
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