Beyond Building: Ideas That Shape Music
Browse thought pieces on the intersection of instrument-making, music, cultural preservation, and the search for deeper sonic truths. From rediscovering ancient acoustic wisdom to challenging modern assumptions about what makes great instruments great, this collection represents years of exploration both in the workshop and in the concert hall.
Breaking Free From Beautiful Sameness
Brussels, 1994. The sound of splintering wood as my violin meets the fireplace wasn’t defeat—it was my first moment of authentic creation. Breaking free from the shackles of perfect imitation.
When Silence Is Louder Than Sound
The best concerts are sometimes the ones where the audience simply stands—and leaves. In silence.
Violoncello Da Spalla: No Repertoire? Or No Imagination?
The following compilation represents both a musicological exploration and a practical resource for
musicians interested in the violoncello da spalla.
The Invisible Virtuoso: Uncomfortable Truth About Being a Violinist
Mastery can actually be a trap—the more perfectly you execute what others already do, the less anyone notices you. Distinction matters more, than degree of excellence.