I founded my KOPO Guitar Workshop in 1988, after years of study and apprenticeship with some brilliant builders and instructors.
I started in 1981 as an apprentice to noted violin maker Christian Boyer.
Following this introduction to the world of Lutherie, I completed a three year course of full time study at the Musical Instrument Department of the LONDON College of Furniture. I chose to study both the Violin family and the Guitar, and worked with some of the finest builders of our day.
Returning to France, I built a wide range of stringed instruments to order, and eagerly continued my studies informally by my intimate association with gifted luthiers J.M Fouilleul, J.C Malherbes, and others.
Now, after more than 20 years at KOPO, I am proud to be able to inspire and influence other fine luthiers who have chosen to work with me at my Studio.
Some have come for a few weeks, some stay for many years.
Chronologically, they are: Pierre Peyé, Fabrice Charon, Gilles Pourtoy, François Vendramini, Sébastien Aquilina, Yann Mahé, Benjamin Bataille, Alexandre Littée,…

Last spring, I spent several weeks working and learning with my master and friend Ken Parker; Here is a selection of our good moments...