How a 7-year-old's wish to share music with his little brother sparked a revolution in children's instruments.
Allen was 7 when he got his first violin. He loved it — and immediately wanted to share that joy with his little brother, Oliver.
But Oliver had zero interest in a traditional acoustic violin. To him, it was just "a piece of wood." Allen knew he had to think differently if he was going to reach his brother.
Oliver was a huge LEGO fan. Allen had an idea: what if he built a LEGO-compatible violin?
With their father's engineering expertise, Allen created the first electric LEGO violin. It was rough — barely "almost" playable — but it was enough. Oliver's eyes lit up. A spark had been lit that would change everything.
Allen posted a video of his LEGO violin online. That's when everything changed.
A friend from orchestra saw it and asked for a custom "Micky violin" — becoming Allen's very first client. Word spread fast. Soon, Allen wasn't just building for Oliver anymore. The seed of Funkidviolin had been planted.
The Funkidviolin brand was officially formed. Professional luthiers and seasoned music teachers joined the mission.
And Oliver? He finally found his love for the instrument — not because someone forced him to practice, but because the instrument was built for him. That's the philosophy Funkidviolin carries into every design.
Today, every Funkidviolin instrument is fully playable and packed with thoughtful engineering.
A passive/active sound pickup system means kids can play unplugged or connect to an amp. The lineup has grown to include LEGO-compatible Ukuleles, Cellos, Violas, and a full range of accessories — all designed to make music accessible, fun, and cool.
A one-for-all solution — a growing violin designed so families never have to buy or rent three violins in four years.
The Brick STEM Series is not just a violin — it's a hands-on engineering project that teaches kids how instruments work from the inside out. Each kit includes everything needed to assemble a fully playable violin in three different sizes.
That's the Funkidviolin way. Because when kids are free to tinker, build, and explore — music isn't a chore. It's an adventure.
