John Griffiths is particularly known as one of the leading researchers of vihuela music of our time. He has performed widely in Australia, Europe, the USA and South America, both as a soloist and ensemble player, especially with La Romanesca which he co-founded in 1978.

Always fascinated by singer-instrumentalists from Antiquity to modern times, Ricardo Leitão Pedro is one of the few performers today to revive the early practice of cantor al liuto, accompanying himself on different plucked string instruments.

The Lute Society, now 60 years old, exists to promote the lute and its music. Members get a new member's pack of 100 pages of lute music, a quarterly magazine, Lute News, with music supplement, an annual journal, The Lute, discounts on our growing range of publications and other benefits.

"I wanted to give you some feedback about the Le Luth Doré® lutes and cases: The finishes are very nice, and the lutes look better than some luthier-built lutes I have seen. So, my friend, you have produced some damn good lutes! They are lovely! Be proud of your achievement!!!"

His passion for the lute led him to study with Günter Mark in 1988 and became a professional luthier in his own workshop in 1997.

"I did the three year course in violin making and repair at Newark School of Violin Making between 1979 and 1982. I returned to England where I continued making and repairing violins. Also, my interest in playing the classical guitar and the lute, particularly the 13 course Baroque lute led me to making many classical guitars and eventually lutes."