Fascinated by the know-how of traditional craftsmen and seduced by the wold of music, at the age of 15, I naturally veered towards training in Violin Making and Repair. I therefore, studied for 5 years at the French School of Violin Making, at Mirecourt, where I gained a technical Diploma in instrument making, specializing in violins as well as a Diploma in restoration (Diplôme des Métiers d’Art). This enabled me to receive cello lessons at the same time.