Jonathan Cooper Violin Maker
Jonathan Cooper
Violin Maker
Gorham - Maine
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Jon grew up in New York during the 1950s and 60s. He moved to Maine for college and eventually decided to call it home. Taking a break from playing guitar at a rehearsal one day, Jon picked up a friend's viola and was intrigued. He went out the next day and bought a fiddle. Jon taught himself to play by ear, and became an accomplished fiddler, winning competitions throughout Maine and New Hampshire. |
Jon's curiosity led him to investigate creating instruments, which he pursued in Cremona, Italy with luthier Gregg Alf for three years. Twenty five years later he continues to develop his craft, carving in his shop overlooking Presumpscot Pond.
