Thomastik-Infeld Vienna

Thomastik-Infeld and Accademia Stauffer: A Journey of Excellence in Strings for Bowed Instruments

Thomastik-Infeld, an important Austrian company that develops and produces strings and rosins for bowed and fretted string instruments, is a technical partner of the Stauffer Academy. Each year, Thomastik Product Managers host workshops in Cremona, giving students the opportunity to explore how string influence the quality of sound. The most deserving participants are invited on a study trip to Vienna.

As one of the world’s leading string manufacturers, Thomastik-Infeld has been a technical partner of the Stauffer Academy for years. During the annual workshops in Cremona, led by Thomastik Product Managers, Stauffer students gain valuable technical and scientific insights into how strings shape tone quality and enhance the expressive potential of their instruments.

At the end of each workshop, the most deserving students are invited to Thomastik-Infeld’s headquarters in Vienna for an exclusive study trip — a unique chance to experience firsthand the company’s rich tradition and cutting-edge innovation.