Michael Doran
Violin and cello maker based in Seattle who crafts hand-built instruments and tunes them for professional orchestral players; shares expertise on instrument acoustics, tuning (A440 and variants), and workshop practices.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 26min
What's good sound?
Michael Doran, a Seattle-based violin and cello maker who crafts and tunes hand-built instruments for orchestral players. He talks about how small tuning shifts like A440 affect instrument stress and projection. He explores overtones, the sound post’s surprising power, workshop rituals, and the maker’s pursuit of brighter versus warmer tone.
