Biography: Guy Harrison
Australian born luthier, Guy Harrison began working in the violin trade at the age of 13. He went on to study for three years at the Newark School of Violin Making in England. After graduating with the highest level of distinction Guy was employed in Europe and further trained in the restoration of fine instruments. In addition to restoration work, Guy continued to make instruments for both professional and amateur players under the shop name of his employers.
After crafting instruments in Europe, Guy moved to Canada to open his own studio. In 1997, he was awarded the silver medal (there was no gold awarded) in Germany at the Mittenwald International Violinmaking Competition.
Guy's instruments are played by musicians around the world as well
as by members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada (NACO).
Guy Harrison is a member of the American Federation of Violin & Bow
Makers and Violin Society of America.