Jim Robinson has been a woodworker by trade for over 33 years specializing in custom cabinetry, furniture and architectural millwork and design. Because of the overwhelming desire to produce the ultimate expression of woodworking, he started his violin making studies in 1995. Formal training began in 1999 at the Violin Craftsmanship Institute under Master Violin Maker Karl Roy. For 6 years, Jim worked as assistant teacher with Karl now he dedicates the remainder of his time to making and repairing bowed instruments.