A Celebrity Musician in Victorian London
Some ten years ago I started researching the life of Jean Prosper Guivier, a nineteenth century musician thought to be the man behind the...
The epic quest for the pernambuco and the pearl
The last entry in my blog was to do with considerations behind responsible sourcing of materials for bow making and restoration. It’s a...
Advice for string players visiting the USA
International tours have become a regular feature in the schedules of many musicians. The opportunity to play in the world’s finest...
Choosing materials for bow making
Bows are fitted with materials from all over the world. Other than jewellery and ornaments, nothing is made of so many diverse and...
10th Anniversary
I mark a new chapter and a new beginning with my tenth anniversary as an established, self-employed bow maker. For a decade, I have been...
Carbon fibre restoration techniques
Among a musician’s worst nightmares must be one of irreparable damage to their instrument or bow. The restoration of fine bows using...
