JOHN VINCENT IMPORTUNO VIOLIN MAKER

‘Gio’ John Vincent Importuno, a Master Violin and Bow Maker in Tampa, Florida, began his musical career at the young age of eight. He was guided by both his grandfather, who trained his ear for a deep appreciation of music and by his father, who taught him how to work with tools and wood. He began performing music professionally at fifteen and at the same time, he was widely sought by local music stores to repair string instruments.