CELLO MAKING VIDEOS

The Cello Maker is a beautiful film about Robin’s work, made by the Academy of Ancient Music. You’ll also find a range of short videos giving an insight into different stages of the cello making process and a Violin Society of America seminar in which Robin, Samuel Zygmuntowicz and Andrew Ryan discuss their approach to set up and sound adjustment. The sound quality will be best if you use headphones or good speakers.


The Cello Maker: a film about Robin Aitchison made by the Academy of Ancient Music in 2019

youtube.com/watch?v=FOAWqy4xeLw

Photo sequence of Robin Aitchison carving a Montagnana scroll copy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_utQWDk7QA&t=9s

Photo sequence of Robin Aitchison carving a Montagnana scroll copy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_utQWDk7QA&t=9s

Robin Aitchison thicknessing a cello front

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk2iOY8igZc

Robin Aitchison finishing the f holes on a Montagnana copy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk1k_34Q_No

Robin Aitchison cutting final Montagnana shavings

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDb0KN90jYw

Robin Aitchison gluing up the centre joint on a maple back

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIfi2p_Wd8I

Robin Aitchison, Andrew Ryan and Samuel Zygmuntowicz discuss the process they go through in setting up instruments for sound. 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NjzERkmRV8