[Explanation] "For every 10 electric guitars sold in China, four are produced in a small town in Weifang, Shandong——Hui." The musical instrument industry in Weifang, Changle County, Shandong Province originated in the 1970s. With more than 50 years of development, the musical instruments have been exported to more than 30 countries and regions such as Europe, America, Japan and South Korea, and are known as "China's electro-acoustic musical instrument industry base".
[Explanation] Most of the jobs that the residents of Wuyi Town are engaged in are related to musical instruments. The farmers in the town grow wheat, taro, watermelon and other crops. After farming, the farmers carrying hoes are transformed into excellent violin makers and tuners. division.
[Concurrent] Li Qingfeng, a villager in Zhaojia Village, Huyi Town
Before entering the musical instrument factory, I basically farmed at home. There are three members of my family, who planted more than 6 mu of land.
The main crops are peanuts, corn, wheat, and sweet potatoes. The annual basic income is to maintain a normal life. By the end of the year, there will not be much income.
After entering the musical instrument factory, I made full use of my time. I went to work in the musical instrument factory in the morning and farmed in the fields in the afternoon. In this way, I obtained double income. My living standard gradually improved, and my basic necessities of life gradually improved. Improvements have been made, and the family has become richer and richer.
[Explanation] Li Qingfeng is currently engaged in tuning in a musical instrument factory. Besides farming, he earns an additional income of more than 6,000 yuan a month, which has greatly improved the quality of life of his family.
He has been engaged in guitar tuning for a long time, which also made him fall in love with and understand guitar. Not only did he compose music, but he also published a book.
[Concurrent] Li Qingfeng, a villager in Zhaojia Village, Huyi Town
After entering the musical instrument factory in 2001, in addition to some economic income, I also gained three major gains.
The first achievement is that I wrote a long documentary literature "Songs on the Strings". This book describes in detail the 50-year development process of our musical instruments; My job is to play the piano, which also provides convenience for my composition; thirdly, I learned to design guitars.
[Explanation] In the past 20 years, from being able to maintain a basic life to independently writing books and composing music, the work in the musical instrument factory has become Li Qingfeng's "confidence".
Qin Jiduo, a villager who is also engaged in the musical instrument industry, not only improved his quality of life, but also founded his own studio, gaining a certain reputation internationally.
[Same period] Qin Jiduo, a villager in Qinjiahewa Village, Huyi Town
(20) In 2005, I went to a musical instrument company in Qingdao. They specialized in making mandolins. Later, I slowly came into contact with mandolins and liked them. I started to make them. From the history of hand-made pianos, workshops It is easier to produce high-quality goods and better meet individual needs, so I returned to my hometown in 2016 and founded my own "Fifth Tone" studio to make mandolins alone.
[Explanation] It has been 6 years since Qin Jiduo established his studio. At present, he can receive 4 or 5 international orders every month, with an average annual income of more than 300,000 yuan.
It is understood that about 70% of the population in Xie Town is engaged in the musical instrument industry, and the average monthly salary can reach 8,000 yuan.
Part of Qi Jianyue’s report from Weifang, Shandong comes from the Propaganda Department of Changle County Party Committee
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]