Jason studied the cello from an early age and became interested in violin making and restoration while searching for his first serious cello. At the age of 18, he enrolled at Cremona’s school of violin making, but lasted just two weeks there before deciding to study with Renato Scrollavezza in Parma. After living and working in Cremona and Parma for three years and completing nine and a half violins he returned to the US, where he took up a degree in English Literature at Williams College in Massachusetts.

It was towards the end of Jason’s degree course that the idea of starting Tarisio was born, and the company was launched in 1999. In recent years Jason has concentrated on broadening the reach of Tarisio with several initiatives including expanding to London and Berlin and concentrating on higher end instruments through discrete private sales.

Jason is the expert for all of Tarisio’s attributions and visits New York, Berlin and London each once a month. He is the curator of the Cozio Carteggio and believes that a conservative and transparent approach to expertise is the way of the future.

Carlos Tome oversees all Private Sales across Tarisio’s global offices. His expertise lies in providing a personalized approach to match each client with their ideal instrument. In addition to leading Tarisio’s Private Sales, Carlos has played a major role in the critical success of Tarisio’s business development, expansion, and auctions, many of which have set world records. In 2015, he became partner at Tarisio.

Born in Madrid, Carlos moved to New York City in 2002. Having graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Music as a violinist, he possesses first-hand knowledge of the particular concerns performers face when searching for instruments. He prioritizes delivering a customized experience to each client, recognizing that every interaction requires a personalized approach. He enjoys working with a diverse clientele, including high-profile artists, students, music lovers, investors, and collectors.

Carlos has always been passionate about fine string instruments and bows and enjoys sharing the knowledge he has garnered throughout his career. He has presented talks at venues such as Lincoln Center, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Tsinghua University in Beijing, and Goldman Sachs, among others. He currently serves as Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and is a board member of Ensemble Connect at Carnegie Hall. Previously, he served on the boards of the Polyphony Foundation and Young Concert Artists.

Martha spent five years in Tarisio’s London office before moving to Berlin in early 2023 to lead the team there. After nearly three years in Berlin, she returned to the UK to oversee logistics and operations across Tarisio’s international offices. In her current role, she leads global initiatives to streamline workflows, ensure international trade compliance, and optimise performance across both private sales and auctions.

Having sung in church and school choirs from a young age, Martha went on to read Music at King’s College London, including a year abroad at the University of Hong Kong. She continues to sing and organise local ensemble performances when time allows — alongside her ongoing pursuit of the most perfect pork dumpling.

Since his introduction to the violin at the age of 5, Nicholas has developed a deep-rooted passion for classical music. Nicholas holds a BA in Business Administration and Economics from Zeppelin University, as well as an MSc in Behavioural Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science. His role at Tarisio encompasses building and maintaining relationships with patrons, collectors, professional musicians and amateurs alike in order to be able to support them in their search for their perfect fine instrument or bow. When Nicholas isn’t at work, you will likely find him cooking unnecessarily complicated meals for his friends and family.

Assif began playing the cello at five and has spent over two decades deeply involved in music. He completed his Bachelor’s degree with Frans Helmerson, performed as an academist with the Staatsoper Berlin, and served as principal cellist with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. He is continuing his studies with cellist Natalie Clein.

In 2025, Assif joined Tarisio as a Client Liaison, where he brings his musical background into his work and enjoys being helpful and approachable to clients across the musical world.

Outside of work, Assif enjoys reading, staying active, and chasing new experiences – whether jumping out of an airplane or exploring new cities.

Xiaofu Wang is responsible for Tarisio’s photography in Berlin. She holds a BA in Media Arts and Production from the University of Technology, Sydney. Alongside her work for Tarisio, she does documentary and portrait work. Her images have been published in The Guardian, Le Monde, Arte, NME and Pitchfork.

Matthew Huber joined Tarisio’s sales team having developed an interest in fine instruments from a young age. As an active soloist and chamber musician he has studied the cello with many of the world’s most respected pedagogues in Europe and America. His discerning musical ear and knowledge of fine instruments makes him a valuable asset to the firm.

Matthew welcomes the challenge of pairing a player with his or her dream instrument, as well as promoting the internet auction as an honest, transparent and expanding platform throughout Europe. He looks forward to welcoming you to the London office.

Sam grew up in a family of musicians, and having started learning the violin at the age of 9, he went on to study music at The University of Chichester Conservatoire. During his years of study, his interests were shifted towards the history of violin making and the world of auctions.

Outside of work, Sam enjoys playing the violin in various ensembles and competing against friends in various sports.

Jonathan carries out tonal adjustments, setups and more extensive restoration work for Tarisio’s London office. Having studied violin making and restoration at Merton College, Jonathan was offered an apprenticeship with J. P. Guivier, after which he worked in the main workshop for 13 years. In that time he established his own business as Luthier in Residence for Trinity College, where he has carried out work for professional players and dealers alike. He has maintained his interest in modern making and has been fortunate to work alongside many respected contemporary makers.

Daniel Lane produces all the catalog photography for Tarisio’s London office. He has been a professional photographer since 1999 and holds a BA in Photography and a Masters with Distinction. His work as a documentary photographer has led him to shoot photostories in many different countries, from hospitals in Madagascar to gold miners in Laos to ultimately win the London Fringe Photography Award in 2009. Daniel also enjoys working in the studio for Tarisio and other clients including Valentino, Patrick Cox and Boots to name a few.

Ben started his career at Tarisio as an Account Coordinator in the New York office shortly after graduating from Colgate University with a degree in music in 2022. In the years that followed, his exposure to numerous fine instruments, a strong interest in historical context, and an aptitude for research and evaluation, he progressed into his current role as a Specialist.

Ben works closely with clients to evaluate, research, and place fine instruments and bows, contributing expertise across consignment strategy, provenance research, and market positioning, and helping guide property through successful private sales and auctions.

An avid outdoor enthusiast and reader, Ben can often be found in the Adirondacks, Rocky Mountains, or Prospect Park when he’s not evaluating instruments. His favorite author is Kurt Vonnegut. He is also a bassist and produces music for fun, citing D’Angelo, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and Hiatus Kaiyote as key influences.

Ben looks forward to connecting and discussing how Tarisio can assist in finding the next home for your instrument or bow.

Sungjong Noh stepped into the violin making world influenced by his father who is also a violin luthier. Sungjong graduated from the Chicago School of Violin Making in 2011 and he was the first early graduate student in the school’s history. After graduating, he further developed his violin luthier hand skills at a local shop in New Jersey. During this time, he was also taught by Paul Wiessmeyer and Carlos Arcieri and continued to improve his skills to serve more musicians. Most recently, he worked at Reed Yeboah Fine Violins and joined Tarisio in 2022.

Robert Bailey manages the New York, London, and Berlin photography studio operations and is also responsible for maintaining Tarisio’s extensive digital archive.  He has photographed thousands of instruments and bows since joining Tarisio in 2010, most famously the ‘Lady Blunt’ Stradivari sold in 2011, and has fine-tuned the techniques necessary to create the highest quality images.

Robert studied photography at Ohio University and went on to work as a commercial photographer for clients including United Airlines, Nike and the United Nations. His images have been published in the New York Times as well as being featured on The Today Show, The Discovery Channel and NBC’s Nightly News. He also served as an adjunct professor at Ohio Northern University and has lectured at the School of Visual Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology and The International Center of Photography.

Lily joined Tarisio in early 2025 as Cataloger. She previously worked at Doyle Auctions and Christie’s. She attended the University of Pennsylvania and is a classically-trained pianist.

Robert Lund created a new website for Tarisio in 2008, and is responsible for all of its complex operations, including a separate in-house website where staff members maintain the ever-growing database of instruments, customers, and online financial transactions. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union and a Master’s from Stanford University, he worked on Picturephone at Bell Labs for five years, and then designed computer software and hardware in the broadcast television industry for many years. Tarisio represents the culmination of his work designing websites for the past ten years.

A musician since his youth, Robert has built his own harpsichord, served as a church organist and choirmaster, and played keyboards in various bands throughout his life. He enjoys the overlap between his two life interests afforded by the Tarisio project.

Jaein developed a lifelong connection to the violin through years of musical study and performance, before pursuing formal training in the Violin Making Program at the North Bennet Street School in Boston. As a violin maker and restorer, she draws upon both her musical background and traditional craftsmanship, bringing a thoughtful and informed perspective to her work. Her appreciation for fine stringed instruments began early in life and continues to inspire her dedication to the craft.

As the Production Manager Rob oversees all aspects of the T2 auctions for Tarisio, working to make the process as smooth as possible for both buyers and sellers.

Rob comes to Tariso from a 25+ year career in guitar luthiery. Most of his professional life has been spent in workshops restoring vintage instruments and building custom guitars and basses. Alongside his work at Tarisio, he continues his guitar luthiery, playing music, and riding bikes.

May’s musical journey began at age 4 in Harbin, China, when she first picked up the violin. After moving to Calgary, Canada, she earned a Bachelor of Music with Honours in Violin Performance from the University of Toronto, where she also discovered her love for jazz. She later earned a Master of Music in classical and jazz violin from the Manhattan School of Music. Feeling that she could use her passion for business to contribute more meaningfully to the industry, she pursued her second master’s in Music Business from NYU Steinhardt.

Now, May is grateful to be at Tarisio, where her life as a musician and music business professional finds a natural home in what she brings to the team and its clients.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing at jazz clubs, photography, hiking, discovering new neighbourhoods, making crystal jewellery, and exploring meditation.

A lifelong violinist and lover of all music, Tommy became interested in the administrative and management aspects of the arts industry while studying Violin Performance and Business at Emory University. This interest blossomed into work with various community and music educational organizations in the Atlanta metro area, including as Operations Director and Librarian for the Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, President and Faculty for Continuo Music – a collection of Emory musicians teaching at underserved elementary schools, and Founder of the Emory Young People’s Concert Orchestra – a chamber orchestra touring local Atlanta schools.

After graduation, Tommy joined Opus 3 Artists to work closely with several conductors, soloists, and other artists, including JoAnn Falletta, Jader Bignamini, Teddy Abrams, Keith Lockhart, Time for Three, and Isaac Mizrahi. During his time at Opus 3 Artists, Tommy oversaw all contractual and financial operations for a roster of over 20 artists. In the spring of 2026, Tommy joined Tarisio as a Client Liaison, assisting current and potential clients with the sale and purchase of instruments and bows.

In his free time, Tommy likes to go fishing with friends, play chess online, and complain about the Yankees.

Joseph Tornquist joined Tarisio as a Client Liaison in 2026. A lifelong violinist, he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in violin performance and has worked as a performer, teacher, and arts administrator. He was first introduced to Tarisio as a student through one of his violin teachers and remained familiar with the firm’s work throughout his musical training.

Today, Joseph enjoys helping clients navigate the auction process while continuing to maintain an active presence in the music community. Joining Tarisio represents the intersection of his passion for music, instruments, and client service. Outside of work, he enjoys discovering new coffee roasters, riding his motorcycle, and enjoying a good game of chess.

After graduating with degrees in Physics and Musicology from La Sorbonne, Marie moved to New York and began working at Tarisio in 2010. A strong curiosity in the history of violin making, along with handling over a thousand instruments and bows a year, led her to take on the role of Specialist while getting accredited by the Appraisers Association of America in 2015. She returned to Europe in 2017 to be the Head of Operations in the London office.

Marie is now Tarisio’s Senior Specialist and lives in Paris. She continues to handle consignments for all Tarisio offices as she frequently travels throughout Europe. She looks forward to discussing the best strategy for sale for your instrument, whether at auction or through private sales!