Membership is governed by the following conditions:

- Members must be 35 years of age;

- Members must have completed their studies in violin or bow making with an approved firm or in a violin or bow making trade institute;

- Members must have pursued the profession of violin or bow maker as a maker or restorer, or both, for at least five years with an approved master violin or bow maker (i.e. five years after their apprenticeship);

- Members must legally carry on the trade of violin or bow maker or be a master violin or bow maker managing a firm of good repute, and must in each case be in constant and direct contact with the players;