I have always had a passion for woodworking and spent most of my childhood weekends in the shed with my dad building toys. At the age of 16 I decided to professionalise my passion.

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My first experience working with violins started over 13 years ago at Merton College in South London. Straight after graduating I gained a place at J P Guivier London, one of Britain's foremost violin dealers and repairers, where I spent almost 5 years honing my skills to maintain the stringent standards the workshop and instruments demand.

 

After having worked on thousands of instruments, I wanted to set up my own client base. I now have a thriving workshop in South Manchester providing that same high quality craftsmanship you would find in London.

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Having been one of the youngest violin luthiers to start their own business at the age of 23, I gained the confidence to move from violin repairing to making.

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Many of my clients are professional musicians in the North of England, playing in renowned orchestras such as The Halle, BBC Philharmonic and The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic; others are freelance musicians and students at the RNCM and Chetham's school of music.

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After having shared a workshop with my friend Sam Wells, a double bass maker, I now have my own shop in Withington.

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As someone who enjoys working with their hands, attention to detail and has a strong mind set, I have also developed into a passionate climber and mountaineer outside the workshop.

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