Peter Prier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Peter Prier

American violin maker

Date of Birth: 27-Feb-1942

Place of Birth: Silesia, Poland

Date of Death: 14-Jun-2015

Profession: musician, luthier, musical instrument maker

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Peter Paul Prier (27 February 1942 – 14 June 2015) was a German-born American violinmaker, music teacher and businessman.
He founded Peter Prier and Sons Violins (originally named "Violin Making School of America", 1965).
In 1972 he expanded his violin-fabricating business as a teaching school, in which several present-day craftsmen learned their art.
He also founded the Bow Making School of America (1998).