Gradoux-Matt graduated first in his class with distinction from the Newark Violin Making School, which is part of the Nottingham Technical College.
His experience in various ateliers includes Pierre Gerber in Lausanne, Switzerland, whom Gradoux-Matt credits as the most prominent influence on developing his early interest in the artistic, social, and musical aspects of violin-making.
He often restores and cares for the world's most famous instruments, made by masters like Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri.
In addition, Gradoux-Matt does sound adjustments for some of the world's most distinguished soloists, ensemble, and orchestra players.
He provides regularly expertise and valuations on rare instruments as well as advice on repairs and sound adjustments for his long term clients.
The hall is an elegant and quaint space that seats 70 and where most Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m., there are hour-long concerts called "Strad for Lunch" during which young and exceptionally gifted musicians play classical music on some of the best instruments Gradoux-Matt Rare Violins LLC has to offer.