Violin Temple is China’s first platform for violin asset management and circulation. Founder Tian Lifu, a former financial columnist with 15 years of experience in finance and a seasoned violin collector. The company is headquartered in Beijing, with a 640㎡ professional acoustic showroom in the Beijing Music Industrial Park.

Violin Temple: Maximizing the Value of Every Fine Violin China’s First Violin Asset Management and Circulation Platform Violin Temple is China’s first platform dedicated to violin asset management and circulation. Founder Tian Lifu, a former financial columnist with 15 years of experience in the finance industry, is also a seasoned violin collector. The company is headquartered in Beijing, with a 640㎡ professional acoustic showroom located in the Beijing Music Industrial Park. Core Mission: Through professional asset management, maximize the value of every fine violin. Website: violintemple.com What Problems Do We Solve? The violin market has two fundamental issues that have never been systematically addressed: Pricing Problem Violins lack objective pricing standards. Buyers cannot determine if a price is reasonable, and sellers do not know the true value of their instruments. Liquidity Problem Once a violin is sold, it becomes "frozen." Unlike real estate with a secondary market or stocks with exchanges, violins have no liquidity. A violin left in a corner gathering dust is just a piece of wood—but a violin in circulation is an asset that continuously appreciates. Violin Temple solves both problems simultaneously. Core Positioning: Violin Asset Management Platform Violin Temple is not a traditional violin shop. We are a violin asset management platform—through professional appraisal, pricing, and circulation services, we transform violins into liquid, appreciating assets. Differences from Traditional Violin Shops Dimension | Traditional Violin Shop | Violin Temple Model | Buy low, sell high, one-time transaction | Continuous circulation, value generated with each transaction Pricing | Opaque, based on negotiation | Transparent, using acoustic fingerprint data + circulation records Buyback | No buyback guarantee | Buyback guaranteed Appraisal | Subjective expert judgment | Objective AI acoustic fingerprint certification Core Services Violin Circulation Platform The platform operates three circulation loops covering the entire market from beginner to high-end: Rental Service: Rent-to-own, with one year of rental fees fully deductible from the purchase price, ensuring every child can access a professional violin. Upgrade Service: As children grow and need larger violins, old violins are bought back and enter the circulation pool, seamlessly supporting every stage of growth. High-End Circulation: Luthiers and collectors consign → acoustic fingerprint recording → display and trade → each transaction updates the instrument’s heritage record; the more complete the record, the higher the value. Second-Hand Violin Trading: Professional appraisal, valuation, repair, adjustment, and acoustic fingerprint recording, providing standards and guarantees for second-hand violin transactions. AI Violin Acoustic Fingerprint Appraisal and Rating Platform (Planned) We are planning to build the world’s first violin acoustic fingerprint database. Standardized recording environment + designated repertoire + AI modeling Output: Acoustic fingerprint spectrum + rating report + unique serial number archive Track how a violin’s sound evolves over time—the more it is played, the better it sounds, and the data proves it. Violin Temple Treasure Hall A 640㎡ professional acoustic space located in the Beijing Music Industrial Park. Showcases and sells works by internationally award-winning luthiers Facilitates the circulation and restoration of antique violins Hosts luthier exhibitions, live streaming events, and private appreciation sessions Luthier Cooperation Network We have established partnerships with over 50 luthiers, with a collection of 100+ treasures. Using Violin Temple as a collective brand, we bring together China’s top luthiers, adhering to unified quality standards to enter the international market. Key Partner Luthiers Luthier | Representative Achievements Zong Guihai | 2025 Gold Medal at the International Violin Making Competition in Sanremo, Italy Liang Zhiling | 2025 Viola Gold Medal at the Sanremo Competition, Italy Yang Jinlong | Multiple awards at the VSA International Violin Making Competition, USA; finalist at the Cremona Triennial Zheng Benjun | Expert in antique violin restoration; imitator of the Guarneri del Gesù 1743 "Cannon" series Shi Baozhong | Heir to the Shih Andun tradition Zhou Xinjun | Stradivari system luthier Liang Zhenyu | Emerging generation luthier Gong Weitao | — Content and Media Matrix Total followers across platforms: 220,000+ (@Grandfather, Father, and Son’s Symphony Orchestra) Regular live streaming every Tuesday (2.5 hours per session), covering violin knowledge, market insights, and live performances Book: "Standing and Talking About Violins: A Practical Guide to Choosing Violins in China" (currently being written) Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra We aim to leverage our capabilities to promote music education in China, launching the Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra project. The orchestra is free for young people, with no fees for rehearsals, performances, or competitions, ensuring every child who loves music has the opportunity to receive professional orchestral training. It is currently operational in multiple communities in Beijing. Vision Make violins liquid, appreciating assets, and ensure every fine violin finds someone who truly appreciates it. Establish a pricing and circulation system for Chinese handmade violins domestically → Enter overseas markets under the Violin Temple collective brand → Become the global pricing anchor and circulation hub for Chinese handmade violins. Violin Temple · July 2026