First of all, it is a great source of inspiration. It allows me to understand what a musician is looking for in an instrument and what acoustic potential lies in the material and form. And, of course, it is great to be able to anticipate the joy a finished instrument will give to the musician.

My work is quite traditional, I only use manual tools, extensive experience and intuition for the creative process. However, I take a lot of notes about details and material strength during the process, which translate into a detailed logbook of research.

Yes, whenever one of my instruments goes into the hands of a passionate musician who is able to fully develop its acoustic potential. Just recently, a cello that I had built 25 years ago came back to me. It was very moving to play it and enjoy the beautiful sound, knowing that it was my creation.

As long as people make music, my craft will be relevant. No machine can replace the intuition and the sensitivity with which I am able to approach the challenge of creating an instrument. Music is a sensual experience and so is violin making.