David Lien the Violin Maker (bringing Western craftsmanship to the East) | The Instrument Makers

Welcome to my channel "The Instrument Makers", a video project that celebrates the artistry of handcrafted musical instruments worldwide, showcasing the stories and techniques of talented craftspeople and luthiers to educate and inspire audiences. In this episode, I am in Taipei, Taiwan to meet a violin maker of the same name, David Lien. He is notable for taking the number 1 spot on Google when I've historically googled my name. Besides this, he is one of the finest instrument makers in Taiwan, with a philosophy of bringing European artisinal craftsmanship to the East. We learn about his journey, and I surprise him with an original composition. #instrumentmakers #davidlienviolins ‪@lienviolins1527‬ ------------------------- His Website: https://www.lienviolins.com.tw/david-... My Website: https://www.theinstrumentmakers.com/ ------------------------- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Interview (Early Life) 04:11 Why Violin? 09:14 Interview (Journey to Violin Making) 11:16 Varnish 12:17 Chatting with the son 13:29 Interview (Uniqueness) 16:23 Trying a Cello 16:46 a Violin Duet! 18:13 Conclusion 19:30 Ratatouille 2