Jeff 
Dixon
Jeff Dixon is the President of Dixon Strings, Inc. He established Dixon Strings to provide the highest quality personal attention to musicians, their families and instructors in choosing fine, handcrafted stringed instruments.
Jeff was born into a life filled with music. Growing up in Mequon, WI with musicians for parents, Jeff was introduced to music at an early age. Jeff spent his childhood studying with renowned teachers such as Patricia Anders, Sibbi Bernhardsson, Jerome Franke, and Taik-Ki Kim. He became co-concertmaster of the Senior Symphony of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and concertmaster of the Homestead High School Orchestra. He was a finalist in the MYSO Senior Symphony’s Concerto Competition and received Honorable Mention in the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artists Competition.
He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance from Butler University’s Jordan College of Fine Arts in Indianapolis where he studied with Dr. Davis Brooks and Mr. Larry Shapiro and served as co-concertmaster of the Butler University Symphony Orchestra. Jeff then earned the Master’s degree in Violin Performance from Northwestern University under the tutelage of Professors Almita and Roland Vamos.
Prior to founding Dixon Strings in late 2006, Jeff spent many years bridging his violin performance background with work as a sales representative of both antique and modern, hand-made violins, violas and cellos. He continues this work today as head of Dixon Strings. Jeff currently lives in Chicago with his wife, Stacy, and their young son, Will.
Quentin Arnold
Quentin Arnold is the Head of Setup, Repair and Restoration for Dixon Strings. He brings his master-craftsmanship expertise to Dixon Strings after years of study, apprenticeship and hands on experience.
Quentin studied violin performance with Kimberly Meier-Simms, Andy Carlson, Andrea Een, and Leopold Lafosse. He received his Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Iowa in 1999.
Quentin began working at a young age on violin repair and maintenance with Jim Reck in Iowa City. After graduating from college he moved to Chicago to work with William Harris Lee, where he was the Head of Setup and Restoration for many years. Quentin also worked with Machold Rare Violins in Chicago.
In 2007, Quentin opened his own violin restoration and repair business, Quentin P. Arnold, Ltd. He continued his enterprise when he joined forces with Dixon Strings that same year.
Quentin shares a life in Chicago with his wife Marjorie and two sons Zain and Soren. He and his sons enjoy sailing Lake Michigan on their small sailboat every summer. Quentin also finds time to hone his skills and play violin with his friends.
inga olson
Inga Olson is the Sales Representative for Dixon Strings. She is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performing as well as writing music since an early age. She studied cello with Tanya Carey for many years as well as guitar with Matt McGuire.
A native of Chicago, Inga graduated from Elmhurst College with a Bachelor of Music in 2008. She actively performs with several musical groups throughout the area including The Wanton Looks and The Howl, and a string quartet for weddings and special events.
CHRISTOPHER FERRER
Christopher Ferrer is in charge of Sales and Acquistions for Dixon Strings. He is a performing cellist with Camerata Chicago, a local ensemble. He studied cello with Alexander Boyarsky at the Royal College of Music in London. His past teachers also include John Sharp and Ann Griffin Hendrickson.