Mark Moreland has been a violin maker and restorer since 1975. He began his apprenticeship after a violin performance career, and eventually ran shops in Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. In 2010, he opened a full-service shop with his wife Sharon specializing in workshop-model instruments which are carried in shops around the country. Mark’s personal instruments have earned the endorsements of top artists. Mark was also shop foreman and quality control for Eastman Strings Co. at which time the Mark Moreland Atelier line of student instruments was created. Mark is a full member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers. In addition to running his shop and building instruments, Mark enjoys gardening and sailing.

▪ bio current as of 2021