In so far as this man has walked over the challenges of life and patiently come out on the other side smiling; Joseph, known in Svend's violin studio as Giuseppe, has proven his worth and feeling for the art of violin making.

In March, some time, during 2006 I was faced with a host of instruments for some or other school that needed a goliath amount of polishing work where i suddenly thought 'hmm, what about that chap living in Ian's out quarters.

A journey began and the two of us have restored an impressive number of violins, violas, cellos and troubled basses since.

Watering Initiatives at Svend's violin.
As a project it, rather quickly, became apparent that ol' Joseph needs a touch of courage and emboldment. At that, the bell rang and his reading powers bolted down to the local library every Monday and Friday morning, since.

More comming about Giuseppe and his multitask adventures over strings and his blue minors.