About Cadenza Violins
Founded in 1998 by Weili Su, an award-winning Chinese luthier who immigrated to the United States to pursue his career in violin making, Cadenza Violins has a longstanding foundation in craftsmanship and expertise. In 2021, the Shreveport location entered a new chapter under the ownership of Lillya Wang and relocated to its state-of-the-art workshop on Business Park Drive.
Under Lillya's leadership, Cadenza continues to build relationships with violin makers, luthiers, and specialized suppliers around the world to source exceptional instruments and materials. From carefully selected violins and bows to premium bow hair and accessories, we work with trusted vendors who demonstrate outstanding craftsmanship and consistent quality control. Our goal is to provide the finest quality and best possible value to every customer.
We are committed to keeping pace with international industry standards and continuously investing in professional development. Through ongoing employee training and education with nationally recognized institutions and professionals, we strive to maintain high standards of craftsmanship, service, and technical expertise.
Cadenza Violins proudly serves students, teachers, and professional musicians throughout Shreveport-Bossier and the greater Ark-La-Tex region. We actively support local school orchestra programs, the Centenary Suzuki School, Caddo Parish schools, and music programs at Centenary College, Northwestern State University, Louisiana Tech University, Grambling State University, and the University of Louisiana Monroe. We are also proud sponsors and supporters of the Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) All-State competitions, Pumpkin Shine, and numerous school and community events that celebrate music, education, and community involvement.
As an active member of the Violin Society of America (VSA), we remain connected to the broader string-instrument community and committed to the continued growth of our craft.
At Cadenza Violins, we believe quality is never accidental. It comes from knowledge, careful selection, continuous learning, and a genuine commitment to the musicians and communities we serve.
The people behind the shop
Weili Su
Weili currently provides consulting services and supervises advanced instrument repairs and restorations for the Shreveport shop. A professional violinist himself, he started his formal luthier training in 1982, studying at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and later with Robert Caur and Margaret Shipman in Los Angeles. His craftsmanship has won him several awards. He currently owns the Plano location in Texas.
Corey Bowe
Corey has trained under master luthier Weili Su since 2024, and attended the American Lutherie Institute's Violin and Bow Restoration Workshop in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He is also a musician and composer, and a graduate of Centenary College of Louisiana. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, he served as co-concertmaster and principal second of the CYO and is a two-time winner of its concerto competition on both violin and piano. He continues to compose and perform across the Ark-La-Tex.
Aesteria Eggens
Aesteria comes from a background growing up surrounded by music, attending the Longview Symphony orchestra with her family from a young age. At the shop she advises on general upkeep of instruments and assists with customer service, and has gone on to learn basic repairs.