
About
My passion is providing the highest quality making, restoration, and repair of violin family instruments.
My techniques focus on conservation - preserving the history and integrity of your instrument - and playability - endeavoring to make your instrument enjoyable to use.
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After completing my degree in music performance, I attended the Violin Making & Repair Program at North Bennet Street School. After graduating from North Bennett Street School in 2012, I embarked on a traditional apprenticeship with Zachary Martin in Rhode Island. During and after my apprenticeship, I studied and developed some of the most advanced methods of restoration and repair in the world.
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I work with and advise colleagues and musicians across the globe, while continuing to refine and advance my craft. This includes consulting on and caring for some of the world's finest instruments, ongoing development of techniques and products to improve playability, and creation of custom-commissioned instruments.
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Please explore the gallery for some examples of my previous and current work. Feel free to contact me for advice on your needs.
Education
2009-2012
North Bennet Street School
Diploma
I was the first student in the history of the Violin Making & Repair Program to build a double bass. While in the program I also attended the Wieniawski Violin Making Competition, where my instrument placed first in tone.
2005-2009
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Double Bass Performance.