Join us at Simply for Strings for an exclusive evening with Andrew Baker, the creator of Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin. This is a rare opportunity to meet the maker and gain a deeper understanding of how rosin plays a vital role in shaping your sound.

Andrew will take you on a journey through the world of rosin, sharing insights into the craftsmanship behind his renowned Leatherwood blends and explaining how different formulas can enhance tone, grip, and response. Whether you're a seasoned player or just beginning your musical journey, this event will shed light on how the right rosin can transform your playing experience.

Following his presentation, Andrew will be available for an open Q&A session, where you can ask all your rosin-related questions—whether it's about selecting the perfect blend, how rosin interacts with different strings, or the meticulous process behind crafting his bespoke formulas.

This is a must-attend event for any string player looking to fine-tune their sound and learn from an expert. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a leading artisan in the string community!

This is a FREE event, however, bookings are essential and spaces are limited so be sure to book in quick!

Andrew will also be available for personalised rosin consultations on Friday, 16 May at Simply for Strings. Book your one-on-one session with Andrew now.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Andrew Baker (Founder, Director and Rosin Maker at Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin)

Andrew has always been excited by the colours, textures and aromas of the violin-making tradition. Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin evolved out of this passion, offering string players a means to directly inform and shape their rosin experience. Andrew believes the relationship between client and maker is just as relevant for rosin as for instruments and bows. With many years experience as a professional performing violinist, pedagogue, researcher and manager, Andrew wishes to continue contributing to the experiences of string players through a product that enhances their playing and indulges their senses. A graduate of Sydney Conservatorium of Music (performance) and the Australian National University (string pedagogy), Andrew has received numerous awards and prizes during his school years. He has lived and studied solo performance, chamber music and baroque music period practice in Amsterdam studying with some of Europe's finest teachers. He has worked as Head of Strings and Director in regional conservatoriums, and as concert master and soloist with a number of orchestras in regional Australia.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Simply for Strings respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we hold this event on, the Turrbal and Jagera people. We pay respects to elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge the important ongoing contributions our first nations communities make to our music and arts scenes.

ACCESSIBILITY

There is one small step up to the main entrance, with a ramp available. Restroom facilities are not equipped to be specifically accessible and are accessed through regular-width doors, but are accessed via same floor level as event space. There is a clear, well-lit pathway from entrance to event space. For access needs, we have an access assistant available upon request, and reserved seating for audiences with different access needs. Please contact the event organisers if you have any accessibility questions at all.