To learn how to swim - the best is ... go and try to swim. Lot's of experience will come later. Real violin making secrets are not written in the book, even master teacher will not reveal you everything, because in the world of concurrency (aka capitalism) you will be the direct competitor of your teacher. Also purfling is not only for the edge protection. But you'll find it out later with experience. FYI: The maker, which made less than 50 instruments is considered a young maker with the corresponding price tag. Of cause there are exceptions.
To learn how to swim - the best is ... go and try to swim. Lot's of experience will come later. Real violin making secrets are not written in the book, even master teacher will not reveal you everything, because in the world of concurrency (aka capitalism) you will be the direct competitor of your teacher. Also purfling is not only for the edge protection. But you'll find it out later with experience. FYI: The maker, which made less than 50 instruments is considered a young maker with the corresponding price tag. Of cause there are exceptions.