About Us

Helen Wright - Director

Originally from the Scottish Highlands, Helen graduated from the Royal College of Music in 2012, having studied the oboe with Professor David Theodore. She began her career in education through the Teach First programme, going on to become Head of Music at Walworth Academy in London.

Helen founded Tim Wright Fine Violins with Tim in 2015 and has since developed extensive experience as a violin dealer. Alongside buying and selling fine string instruments, she undertakes valuations for the firm and particularly enjoys the research involved in understanding individual instruments and their makers.

Helen writes much of the historical and educational content published by Tim Wright Fine Violins and enjoys sharing her knowledge with clients, helping them understand the instruments they are considering and feel confident in their investment. Her background as an oboist also gives her a musician's perspective when helping players find the right instrument.

Tim Wright - Director

Tim graduated from the Royal College of Music in 2012, where he studied with Professor Dona Lee Croft and the Hungarian pedagogue Béla Katona. He went on to perform with some of the UK's leading ensembles, including the London Chamber Orchestra and Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Tim's passion has always been fine string instruments and bows. Following graduation, he developed his expertise through work with a number of leading musical instrument auction houses, including Brompton's, Ingles & Hayday and Amati. In 2015, he founded Tim Wright Fine Violins with Helen.

Tim's experience as a player remains central to his work. He works closely with musicians, collectors and colleagues in the UK and internationally, and particularly enjoys helping players find instruments that allow them to sound their best. His current research interests include makers of the Mantuan school, and early English bows.

Guillaume Sabatier

Guillaume Sabatier is the Workshop Manager at Wright Violins. Guillaume trained at the Mirecourt School of Violin Making before setting up his own workshop in Liège and we are delighted that he has moved to Scotland to join us here in Edinburgh.

In addition to his exceptional craftsmanship, Guillaume is a talented violinist and cellist. This is particularly helpful during tonal adjustments as he is brilliant at understanding exactly what is needed.