Joan’s pursuit of excellence led him to Italy, where he graduated in 2011 from the renowned International Violin Making School in Cremona, the home town of Antonio Stradivari. Immersed in the rich tradition of Cremonese craftmanship, Joan honed his expertise in violin making & restoration of bow string instruments. Taking his skills to England in 2012, Joan contributed his talents to the vibrant musical scene of London and Staffordshire. In dec. 2022 Joan relocated to Dunfermline (Fife), Scotland.