About

I originate from Glasgow in Scotland, but am now based near Lake Garda in Northern Italy.

I have a comprehensive background in woodwork which started at the age of 16 with a four year apprenticeship in patternmaking, on the Glasgow Clydeside, from then for the next 25 years working as a joiner.

My interest in violins started with violin lessons. To this day I still play for my own enjoyment, and it was through my love of playing the violin that influenced my decision to learn to make violins.

My training includes completing a 2 year course at Anniesland College Glasgow in violin making and guitar making and repair, followed by a course at the world renowned Newark International Violin School in England where I completed 2 years of making and 1 year of repair and setting up instruments.

I make and repair violins and am based in Lake Garda, Northern Italy.