Master's Secrets

Tailpiece Distance

The correct ideal Tailpiece distance is also a fundamental part of your instrument. If it is too short it would act like a backpack while you are trying to run your new record. If it is too long it...

The perfect Soundpost position

Since I am often asked where the soundpost should be, here a short introduction regarding this crucial matter. Before we come to the position itself, I have to point out that the soundpost is actu...

Introduction to Varnishing in Violinmaking

Let's talk about the varnish in violinmaking.This topic seems to be full of secrets: people are talking so much about it that is even believed that there is a “magic varnish” you apply on the viol...

The importance of Sound Adjustment

Sound adjustment is the beating heart for every stringed instrument. As soon as you receive your instrument in your hands, this interesting and delicate process begins. There are plenty of tiny det...

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Since 2018 I have been quite constantly creating videos on my YouTube Channel. The initial idea was to show to customers what it takes to obtain a perfect result, better known among musicians as a...

Create your dream instrument with my Violin Configurator!

Today I am writing to share with you all the latest project I have been working on for years. I developed an instrument Configurator which will bring your dream instrument closer to you. Followi...

MondoMusica 2020 – Day 3

Good morning from sunny Cremona!Today we have some special events planned for you, don’t miss any of it! Other than the usual breakfast talk and aperitivo together, you can come along visiting...

MondoMusica 2020 – Day 2

Dear Friends, welcome to the second day of MondoMusica 2020! Today I am taking you for a walk in the main streets of Cremona, and ?nally stopping in Piazza Duomo for breakfast. Then we will hav...

Preparing the Oil for the Oil Varnish

Today we will talk about the steps to prepare our oil varnish. To prepare it you can use di7erent types of oil, the most important detail is that the oil is not saturated: this means it’s stil...

Musicians: Problem Solving via Live streaming

Whilst going live on my YouTube Channel I thought about musicians, who are also locked like me in their homes and need help from a professional violinmaker to deal with the idea to solve probl...