I am a violin maker and restorer.
I began studying violin making in 1972 and graduated from The Violin Making School of America in 1976.
I worked in several major shops before becoming independent in 1981, focusing on repair and restoration.
Over the years, I’ve worked on a wide range of instruments and a
wide range of players—from everyday student instruments, their players and parents,
to fine historical works with players to match.
Why This Site Exists
This site grew out of a simple observation:
Many players struggle not because they lack effort,
but because they lack a clear way to understand what they are hearing.
The Hearing Series is meant to provide that clarity.
What You’ll Find Here
This is not a method.
It is a way of organizing perception.
You’ll find:
• ways of listening
• simple exercises
• practical observations from the bench
All intended to help you understand your instrument more directly.
Closing
The goal is not to add complexity.
It’s to make things more clear.
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