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I grew up surrounded by music and woodworking. My mother is a devoted cellist from a musical family, and my father is a vocalist and gifted woodworker from a long line of cabinetmakers and boat-builders.

My interest in violinmaking comes from playing stringed instruments for almost twenty-five years, and love for design, architecture and woodworking.

Starting in high school, I built and worked on stringed instruments as a hobby. This continued through college and while pursuing my career as a landscape architect. Eventually, I decided to formalize my training and focus all my creative energy on violinmaking. I moved to Chicago to study at the Chicago School of Violinmaking under Tsu Ho Lee, subsequently gaining valuable apprentice experience at various reputable shops in Chicago. In 2004, I relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, dividing my time as a restorer with bow maker and master restorer Jerry Pasewicz and building new instruments in my own shop.

My continued training in setup and repair comes from legendary restorers Rene Morel of NY and Jean-Frederic Schmitt of Lyon, France. I also enjoy participating in in skill building workshops such as the summer workshops at Oberlin College. I am always seeking new knowledge and techniques through a collaborative support network with colleagues throughout the US and Europe.

I opened my current location in West Falmouth, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod in 2009. Falmouth is my wife Joanna’s hometown, and we are both very happy to be here. I am excited to be serving the Cape community and beyond. In my free time, I am an avid player of traditional Irish music.