Michael Darnton Posted June 12 Report Share Posted June 12 Want to brag up this video from one of my students. He has a whole bunch more, too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtD8GL9iFW8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPherson Posted June 12 Report Share Posted June 12 Wow! Very nice! I love how he demonstrates on maple and shows the harder half. Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rosales Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 10 hours ago, Michael Darnton said: Want to brag up this video from one of my students. He has a whole bunch more, too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtD8GL9iFW8 I started watching this the other day. Awesome video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violins88 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Michael, Awesome video. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davide Sora Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Nice video, thanks for posting. However, I don't like accelerated shooting so much, they make me a little anxious because they communicate a rush to work which is not exactly my thing, and they don't show real gestures. However, they significantly reduce the duration of the video which could be useful for not boring viewers and perhaps is a stylistic choice of the videomaker to stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_N Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 I watched a video just the other day about another student through your hands. It wasn't the build video that I was expecting, but it was well done. My first foray into guitar making came after seeing photos of his Amati archtop. I made mine a Guadagnini. I was surprised, but not too much, that you were his first teacher; since his archtops show a great influence of violin or cello making. In fact, I guessed your name immediately. https://youtu.be/Q_R_pcNVugQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodacious Cowboy Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 2 hours ago, Davide Sora said: Nice video, thanks for posting. However, I don't like accelerated shooting so much, they make me a little anxious because they communicate a rush to work which is not exactly my thing, and they don't show real gestures. However, they significantly reduce the duration of the video which could be useful for not boring viewers and perhaps is a stylistic choice of the videomaker to stand out. It's always nice to see other how other folks approach the various processes. I have to admit to using the YouTube 2x speed button when I've watched your videos . No disrespect, it just saves a lot of time and no information is lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violins88 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 David, Yes, it occurred to me that a major thing that a violin making student needs to understand is the patient focus that your videos show. So, for a newbie, after watching the video by Michael’s student, one should also watch your videos. Really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Darnton Posted June 13 Author Report Share Posted June 13 His video is a wonderful expression of what I teach, which is fast, decisive and spontaneous work. Decades ago Bob Bein impressed me with his comment that anyone could nibble through the work if given infinite time but that wasn't a functional professional attitude and didn't really take skill. That idea has done well for me and for the skill development of my students and has made me welcome in any job I've had. It's an idea from an earlier time when shops were busy and violin makers were considered workmen, paid accordingly for getting things done. Very few made the cut at Bein and Fushi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Luthier Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 On 6/13/2022 at 9:48 AM, Michael Darnton said: His video is a wonderful expression of what I teach, which is fast, decisive and spontaneous work. I agree - I think that is the charm of the video - your student clearly has excellent craft skills and works quickly, decisively and confidently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin swan Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 On 6/13/2022 at 3:48 PM, Michael Darnton said: His video is a wonderful expression of what I teach, which is fast, decisive and spontaneous work. Decades ago Bob Bein impressed me with his comment that anyone could nibble through the work if given infinite time but that wasn't a functional professional attitude and didn't really take skill. That idea has done well for me and for the skill development of my students and has made me welcome in any job I've had. It's an idea from an earlier time when shops were busy and violin makers were considered workmen, paid accordingly for getting things done. Very few made the cut at Bein and Fushi. This reminds me of something Pierre Guillaume said to me recently … « anyone can make a great bow in a month » Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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