Since 1991 I have been working with wood, initially working as a joiner/cabinet maker producing fine furniture. In September 1999 I joined the Milanese Violinmaking School and graduated with best marks. I made several violins, violas and violoncellos in Cremona, while at the same time I assisted Luca Primon in his workshop in Milan.

In March 2004 I started working with Florian Leonhard Fine Violins Ltd, currently holding the position of Workshop Manager.

I have mainly been involved in extensive restoration on old italian instruments including  Niccolo Gagliano, Lorenzo Storioni, Giovanni Rota, G.B. Cerutti, G.B. Guadagnini , Antonio Stradivari,  and many more.