Violin Maker & Restorer · A Coruña, Spain
I’m a Mexican-born violin maker and restorer with over 25 years of experience. In my workshop in A Coruña, I build violins and violas by hand, restore stringed instruments, and make tonal adjustments.
Training and experience
I earned my degree in stringed instrument making at the Escuela de Laudería of the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBA) in Querétaro, Mexico. I trained with John Koster at the National Music Museum in South Dakota and worked at David Kerr Violin Shop in Portland, Oregon. My professional experience also took me to Norway.
I taught at the Escuela Nacional de Conservación, Restauración y Museografía (ENCRyM) in Mexico City and contributed to exhibitions and research projects on the history of stringed instruments. I ran my own workshop in Mexico City before relocating to A Coruña in 2018.
My approach to making
I study historical violin and viola models, especially the research of François Denis on classical geometric proportions. That work helps me understand the design choices of earlier makers and informs how I balance sound, form, and character in each instrument.
Contact
For questions about a new instrument, restoration, or tonal adjustment, contact me by email.
