Pierre Laframboise

I've spent the last fifteen years learning to listen to wood. Not just hearing it, but understanding what each piece wants to become.

My practice began in the forest — gathering branches, observing how trees grow, understanding the grain and the weight. Every instrument starts there, in conversation with the material itself.

I work slowly. A single flute might take weeks from the moment I select the branch to the final tuning. A drum shell is steam-bent by hand, shaped by feel as much as by measurement. There are no shortcuts, because the music demands honesty.

The Workshop

Located in northern Quebec, the workshop is a converted barn where I've built my practice over the years. It's filled with tools, half-finished pieces, and the smell of fresh wood shavings.

Visitors are welcome by appointment. If you'd like to see the work in progress or discuss a commission, get in touch.

Process

I work with seasonal rhythms. Spring and summer are for gathering and drying materials. Fall and winter are for building. This pace feels right — it honors the material and allows for deep focus.

Each instrument is a collaboration between my hands, the material, and time. The result is something that feels alive.

Detail Work

The final details matter most. A flute mouthpiece must be carved to exact specifications, but also shaped to feel right in the hand. A drum head must be stretched with precision, but also with sensitivity to the wood's natural movement.

This is where craft becomes art — where technique meets intuition.