Manuel Di Landa began his training in Gubbio from 2001 to 2004, before continuing his studies at the Newark International School of Violin Making in the United Kingdom. He then undertook advanced training at the renowned Hans Weisshaar workshop in Los Angeles before settling permanently in Cremona in 2008. He currently teaches restoration at the CrForma institute.
He has been recognised for his work with a medal for an antiqued viola at the 9th International Violin Making Competition and a Silver Medal for an antiqued violin at the 1st 'Mario Capicchioni' Competition (2021).
'In my workshop in Cremona, I have the opportunity to restore antique instruments, an activity that allows me to understand the secrets of the great masters. My own instrument-making work is inspired by these classical models and incorporates acoustic research based on the proportions of the Golden Section, achieving the ideal harmony between aesthetics and sound."
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