What Is the VSA? Understanding Violin-Making Competitions and Awards
Browse fine violins and you’ll keep seeing the same three letters: VSA. “VSA gold medalist,” “VSA award-winning workshop.” For buyers, it’s one of the most useful credentials to understand — because unlike vague marketing claims, it’s verifiable. What the VSA is The Violin Society of America is a non-profit organization founded in 1973, dedicated to the art and craft of making and restoring stringed instruments and bows. It’s one of the most respected bodies of its kind, and it’s best known to buyers for its competitions. ...