Bonjour! Francois is a native French speaker. He is from Metz in Lorraine, France; however, he has been in the Northeast for the past 27 years. In 2015, he became an official U.S. citizen. He is married to an American cellist who plays often in professional orchestras. He is the proud father of two adult daughters and a stepson, whom he enjoys visiting as often as he can. He enjoys playing the violin in different, local venues and teaching young people how to play.