Welcome to my Maestronet home page. I'm pleased to take this opportunity to share my handmade violins with players from around the world.

Today's makers and players of the violin live during a renaissance in the field of violin making. After several centuries during which the methods of the great classical Italian violin makers remained shrouded in myth, misunderstanding, and forgotten knowledge, our own time has witnessed the reawakening of the classical craft of violinmaking. The last half century, through the accumulated insight of violin makers, scientists, and musicians, has produced a rich body of information on the violin. New violins made in my shop are the offspring of this body of knowledge. The foremost merit of my instruments is that they reflect, both in sound and appearance, a thoughtful and personal interpretation of the lessons of craft, art, and science. I take pride in making each instrument by hand, bestowing each one with its own character and originality, all the while working in pursuit of the spirit of the old Italian masters.

I have numerous models, all of which can be varnished new or antiqued according each customer's tastes. I also am willing to make a violin based on a player's favorite model. In some cases I provide varnishing services, including antiqueing, varnish restoration, and decorative varnishing. In order to make the purchase of a fine new instrument open to all musicians, my shop offers several types of instrument financing.

For more information about my violinmaking, please explore my main web site, and I hope that what you see prompts you to begin a conversation with me about what you would like in new violin or viola.