My interest for violins was sparked early on, and I received violin lessons from the age of seven, eventually completing a pre-conservatory program that in addition to violin performance also included music history and theory. Instrument making was an early interest as well, and my first instrument was a xylophone made in 4th grade shop class!
After high-school I went on to study physics at the university in Århus, Denmark, and I completed my studies with a PhD-project in experimental nuclear physics. I worked for some time as a scientist at universities in Århus and Leuven, Belgium, and finally at the Canadian National Accelerator Laboratory in Vancouver, Canada.
During the covid pandemic in 2020-2021 I decided to dedicate my time to my passion for musical instruments, and I enrolled at the Violin Making School of America in early 2022 to learn the ancient craft of lutherie. I graduated with distinction from the school in 2025 and following the program I moved to New York City for a three-month internship with Jeemin Morgan Kim, a leading expert in setup and tonal adjustments of violin-family instruments.
The relationship between instrument and musician is unique and often lasts for many years. My dream is to be able to help people find and maintain an instrument that they feel
excited about every time it comes out of the case.
I want to combine traditional violin making skills, craftsmanship and attention to detail, with a modern, scientific mindset to produce beautiful instruments that are comfortable to play, producing a sound that constantly inspires the musician.
With my background in science I have a unique opportunity to measure and characterise my instruments. This provides the foundation for experimentation and exploration of materials, shapes and sounds, which in turn enables the constant improvement that is a driving motivation for me.
Fortunately, violin acoustics has a very active community, and I regularly participate in workshops and online lectures where the most recent knowledge is shared and discussed. I believe that meetings like that are extremely important in bringing violin making forward and I want to stay an active member of the community.