The Closest Thing to an Apprenticeship​

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Violin making is, of course, a craft — but my true passion has always been around tone and sound production. It is easy to become caught up in textbook technicalities and end up simply building a wooden box rather than an instrument capable of song.

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I would love to share with you what makes this course different. There are many options available — however what I hope to offer here is something closer to a traditional apprenticeship — the kind of personal guidance that was once only possible in a workshop.

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Throughout the course you will be able to ask questions directly and receive personalized graduation and thickness measurements tailored specifically to your individual piece of wood. Together, drawing upon my 45 years of experience, we will work toward creating a violin with beauty, character, and a truly singing tone.