Justin White

Justin began his musical studies as a teenager, learning both electric and classical guitar before taking up the violin after finishing high school. His tertiary music studies were at the University of New South Wales, where he studied both modern and baroque violin, and graduated with first class honours. He then undertook postgraduate research study in music theory and analysis. 

As a musician he has been active in and held principal positions in numerous community and privately-run orchestras, and has worked in a freelance capacity for choirs and community theatre and opera groups. He has also worked as a violin teacher for over 15 years. 

Justin’s primary occupation is as a musical instrument maker, handcrafting a variety of violins, violas, cellos, and guitars. To date he has made over 160 instruments, ranging from violins, violas, and cellos, to baroque and renaissance guitars, as well as steel string and classical guitars, and ukuleles. His business Artisan Stringed Instruments is located in Hornsby in the north of Sydney and he teaches violin making at the Australian Guitar Making School Sydney branch.

The Chair of Concertmaster is sponsored in memory of Carolyn Clampett.