While studying at CCM, I had the opportunity to learn the viol da gamba, an instrument which few people outside of classical string players know about, and even fewer play. Viol da gamba was developed in the late 15th century and popular until the 18th century before modernization. It’s rare to hear them performed today, Jordi Savall is probably the go to viol player (amazing musician) and continues to tour. They have such a special sound and look to them and I was lucky t