A.L.I. Restoration

Jason Peoples is Co-Owner and Operator of Arlington Strings in Arlington Texas. Jason started as a repair tech in 2011 and continued to hone his craft and bring improvements to the business eventually taking ownership in 2015. Arlington Strings is string shop offering rental, repairs and sales which Jason has taken the lead in refining the quality of the repairs and sales and upper end rentals that the shop offers. Jason learned piano and violin in elementary school and later graduated with a music degree from the University of North Texas. He also had a 10 year career in restoring fine furniture before moving into the Lutherie field. Jason furthered his instrument restoration knowledge with the Advanced Setup Class with Tom Croen at Learning Trade Secrets Attending the ALI Restorations workshop (formerly Oberlin) since 2019 and some working sessions with Co-Director Jerry Lynn.

When not working, teaching lessons, or playing in musical groups Jason has enjoyed working as the editor and a producer of the podcast Omo from 2019-2025.