The soundpost is a simple dowel inside the instrument, yet is one of the most powerful ways to adjust sound. Interestingly, “Alma” means both “soundpost” and “soul” in Spanish. I hope your instrument becomes the soul of your music!
I’m Andrea Pinedo, cellist, luthier, and owner of Alma Strings! I went to University of Northern Colorado for my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Cello Performance, and then Red Rocks Community College for Lutherie! After working for a music store in Denver, I decided to open a shop in my home in Evans, Colorado.
I am a perfectionist and dealt with playing injuries, so instrument comfort is very important to me! I feel it’s especially important for beginning musicians- an easy-to-play instrument is fun to play!
I also teach cello lessons, play for events, and love artistic woodworking. You can learn more on my other websites!