In May our workshop will be closed for one week from May 8th and opening again on May 15th.

During that week, I’ll be in New Orleans for the biennial meeting of the American Federation of Violin & Bow Makers. Together with interesting lectures on various aspects of violin expertise, the meeting will include an instrument exhibit centered around the Amati Family Workshop and their early imitators.

On Sunday, May 13th from 1:00 to 5:00 there will be a public exhibition of instruments and bows made by AFVBM members at the Hotel Monteleone. (214 Royal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana)

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The “Players Meet Makers” events take place at each AFVBM General Meeting.  It is free and open to the public and allows local string players the opportunity to try some of these great contemporary instruments and bows.  I’ll be presenting two violins for players to try.

At the same time my assistant will be in Paris visiting the musical instrument trade show – Musicora.  We’re both looking forward to see some great instruments and catching up with friends and colleagues.