Violin and Bow Makers Discuss Their Historical Influences—& Finding Room For One’s Own Unique Style

Compiled by Megan Westberg Éric Gagné Montréal, Canada Award-winning bow maker Éric Gagné began his career working for Blaise Emmelin in France before moving to Brussels to work for Pierre Guillaume at “Maison Bernard.” Gagné then shared a workshop with Isabelle Wilbaux in Montréal for eight years, before establishing his own workshop in Sherbrooke, where … Continue reading Violin and Bow Makers Discuss Their Historical Influences—& Finding Room For One’s Own Unique Style