Bowmaker David Samuels was born in Chicago and raised in Israel. He grew up playing in his family string quartet and then graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. After graduating, he pursued his violin making studies in 1981 with Ammon Weinstein in Tel-Aviv and then relocated to Paris to work for Etienne Vatelot making violins. Samuels’ time in France piqued his interest in bow making and he subsequently studied bow making with Stephane Thomachat. Samuels completed his studies in NYC with Jacque Francais under Rene Morel dedication himself to the perfecting the French bow making art. He opened his own shop in 1992 where he makes bows for the violin, viola, and cello. From 1992 to 1996, Samuels won 7 gold medals at the Violin Society of America International Competitions for violin, viola, and cello bows resulting earning the distinction of the “hors concours” status for his work. Wow. You must try this bow! Creamy, strong, sophisticated, and colorful timbre will enchant you. Any concerns about bowing technique are soothed and taken care of. You will want to go through every Sevcik bowing exercise ever conceived. Whatever music you choose to play, the Samuels bow will deliver. Come in, try the Samuels, and transform your violin voice!