I make instruments that speak to me, both visually and musically. The talharpa gives me an outlet to express things I have a difficult time putting into words: the sorrow of solitude, the lessons of survival and loss, and the philosophies earned from a difficult path. The things that have shaped my life, shape my instruments. I craft every instrument to inspire me, and I hope they do the same for you—that the sound makes you feel less alone in your life.
As a craftsman by trade (I make high-end knives at HavocWorks.com), my approach is one of precision and passion. I design each instrument with a blend of scientific understanding and an eye for aesthetics, combining modern tools with dedicated hand work to obsess over every detail. My goal isn’t just to build a talharpa, but to create a reliable, resonant partner for your own musical journey.
My instruments are NOT traditional. While I love the sound of horsehair instruments, I have not yet mastered making strings that meet my standards. If you are looking for that specific sound or an instrument that is entirely made by hand, please check out these other makers whose work I admire:
- https://www.camillamargheritaferrari.it/?lang=en
- https://talharpaskaldshop.com/
- https://instagram.com/hall_of_talharpa
- https://instagram.com/aftenstorm_official
I am sure I’ll add more as I discover them
PLEASE NOTE: I can not help you learn to play as I am a very poor teacher and can rarely articulate what I’m doing! Check out Aftenstorm in the links above, he offers video lessons or check youtube!