For A Colorado Springs Violin Maker, The Holidays And Powder Days Resonate

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The storefront for Mijares Violins is tucked behind an alleyway in downtown Colorado Springs.
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A violin above the doorway serves as the entrance chime.
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Violins hanging in the shop
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Front and back panels for the viola Mijares is building lie alongside an article about his mentor and Violin School of America founder, Peter Prier.
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Just some of the hand tools Mijares uses when building and repairing instruments
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Mijares playing a violin he built
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