Amanda Kapousouz lives in Athens, GA with her husband and two children.  She plays violin / fiddle, is an educator, and rehairs/repairs bows for stringed instruments. Spare time is filled with knitting, sewing, reading, gardening, and working out arrangements in Womannheim Steamroller (an all female tribute band to the one and only, Mannheim Steamroller.  Many creative pursuits have manifested into some pretty exciting careers! From professionally busking in the heart of New York City's subway system to teaching children on films, tv, and even a circus tour, she is always drawn to 'off the beaten path' work.

Amanda relocated from NYC to Athens, GA in 2002 to spend a few years performing, recording, and touring as 'tin cup prophette'. In 2012, Amanda set out to learn bow work with Lynn Hannings at the University of New Hampshire’s Violin Craftsmanship Institute. She was immediately hooked and spent the years following as Lynn’s assistant in the bow rehair and repair courses. She continues to assist Lynn through UNH’s online program and has expanded her shop’s offerings into basic instrument repair as well.

Drawn to the idea of connection, Amanda seeks work that embodies this concept. From the individual (and literal) connection of stitch to stitch in knitting to the more abstract connection presented in her bow work, she loves discovering relationships. The bow work has provided a connection to all of her favorite things: music, art, science, math, history, and her appreciation for meticulous hand work.