My work as a luthier includes time spent on building violins, repairing and restoring insruments in the violin family, and rehairing and repairing bows.  I service instruments for local musicians -- from Classical to Cajun -- and I build violins on commission. 

My formal training started at Indiana University, where I completed their stringed instrument technology (aka violin building) program.  One major perk of attending IU was the frequent exposure to very high quality stringed instruments including the likes of Stradivari, Amati, and Vuillaume.  After IU,  I spent several months apprenticing with luthier Otis Tomas of Cape Breton, NS and also worked in the repair shop of the Music Emporium in Arlington, MA.  I have owned and operated my own business in south Louisiana since 2002.

During the past few years I have continued my professional development by attending violin making workshops and participating in an online violinmakers forum.  I'm also an avid musician and music lover, and surround myself with great musicians, tunes, and gigs, which fully rounds out my job as a luthier. 

Because I also play the violin, I have an intimate knowledge of the nuances of how an instrument feels and plays, how well it is set-up and how its sound can be maximized.   I play each instrument that I work on to make sure it feels and sounds just right, and I also enjoy working with customers to make sure each one ends up satisfied with the adjustment of their instrument.

My workshop overlooks the beautiful Bayou Teche,  between Arnaudville and Cecilia, LA.  Come visit!  Please call for directions (337-754-5545). 

I also have space to meet customers at the Acadiana Conservatory of Music building located in the Oil Center in Lafayette, LA.  I'm usually there on Thursday afternoons, but please call me to make an appointment.