PRESERVING THE ART OF LUTHIERY:

Instrument making inherently encompasses the practices of carrying, preserving, and creating culture. Practitioners become the torchbearers of the traditions, ensuring the art of crafting and preserving various ethnic instruments. Instruments such as the Spanish guitar, ouds, and kanuns represent Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, Greek, and Persian cultures, and the Puerto Rican cuatro which is the national instrument of the Jibaro people of Puerto Rico. The violin and its family, symbolize Italian and Northern European traditions.

Restoration also plays a crucial role in our mission to sustain culture. We believe that preserving the past is just as important as shaping the future. Through careful and authentic restorations, we breathe new life into vintage and cherished instruments, thus ensuring that the echoes of cultural melodies continue to resonate. Each repair is not just a technical task; it is a labor of love aimed at safeguarding the cultural narratives embodied in every instrument and putting them back into the hands of active performing musicians.

Innovation is another cornerstone of our endeavor. We understand that culture is not static; it evolves and adapts. Therefore, our creations extend beyond honoring the past; they propel cultural legacies into the future. Our innovative designs bridge the old and the new, forging a path where tradition meets modernity. These new instruments, rooted in cultural authenticity, carry the rich heritage forward, making it relevant and enduring in the contemporary world.

Our future ambitions extend to creating comprehensive method books/videos that guide the construction of instruments, particularly those with scarce documentation. We're also dedicated to crafting informative documentaries, enriching the understanding of our craft, and providing an enjoyable learning experience for all.  In addition, we see the need to embark on research and establish detailed catalogs of noteworthy instruments.