Michael Doran

Seattle, United States

After graduating from the Violin Making School of America, Michael returned to Seattle to work in restoration and repair. He now focuses on crafting new cellos and has won Gold and Silver Medals at VSA competitions. He continues his training through the VSA-Oberlin workshops and lives with his family near Seattle.

With the chamfer carved, I can extend the fluting to the chamfer line.

With the chamfer carved, I can extend the fluting to the chamfer line.

Carving the inside of cello corner blocks. Listen to that crunch!

Carving the inside of cello corner blocks. Listen to that crunch!

Carving the fluting on a cello scroll

Carving the fluting on a cello scroll

Carving the channel on a cello corner

Carving the channel on a cello corner

Cutting the chamfer on a cello scroll

Cutting the chamfer on a cello scroll

Sound on to hear the scraper on the back!

Sound on to hear the scraper on the back!

Blaise Dejardin plays the first notes on his new Doran cello!

Blaise Dejardin plays the first notes on his new Doran cello!

Applying a clear coat. No pigment, just color from the cooked resin.

Applying a clear coat. No pigment, just color from the cooked resin.

Carving a shape that will outlive my grandchildren

Carving a shape that will outlive my grandchildren

Glueing on a cello front

Glueing on a cello front

Sawing the final turn of a cello scroll

Sawing the final turn of a cello scroll

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