Lynn Hannings- Bass Bows French

Lynn Hannings

Education

1966 Bow rehair, John Roskoski, Wurlitzer, NY

1968-1970 Double bass, New England Conservatory, Gary Karr & William Rhein. 

1969-1975 Bow making, William Salchow, NYC. 

1980-1990 William Salchow Teaching Assistant, University of New Hampshire Violin Craftsmanship Institute

1984-1986 University of New England, BA Degree, focus on musician’s injuries

1989-1990 Advanced bow study in France with Bernard Millant

Work

1969-2021 Bassist, Portland Symphony Orchestra

1970-present Self-employed bow maker, LAH Bows

1990-present Master Teacher, University of New Hampshire Violin Craftsmanship institute

Awards

1982 Violin Society of America, Certificate for Eminent Playability for Cello Bow

1984- American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, Degree of Journeyman

1989- Fulbright Scholarship, for study in France with Bernard Millant

1989- Annette Kade Fellowship, for study in France with Bernard Millant 

2011-International Society of Bassists, Recognition Award for Lutherie

Memberships

1984-American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers

2000-Entente Internationale des Luthiers et Archetiers