1989 I worked together with the Master Leonardo Anderi for piano repairs and maintenance. For some years I taught young students the techniques of woodworking.
I later also dedicated myself to teaching woodworking techniques to young people.
In 1995, due to my personal background, I decided to take wood carving lessons in the workshop of Master Raul Perez.
I began my studies in 2007 at the “Antonio Stradivari” Professional Institute of Violin Making in Cremona (IPIALL) where, thanks to the contribution of the Swiss “Walter Stauffer” Foundation, I finished school in 2010 obtaining the state diploma with top marks.
During the study period I worked in the workshop of the Master Bowmaker Giovani Lucchi.
I got in 2014, with a violin, the first prize "Gold Medal" in VIII° violin making national competition A.N.L.A.I.
I got in 2016, with a Viola, the first prize "Gold Medal" in X° violin making national competition A.N.L.A.I.
In 2021 I was among the finalists at the XVI Antonio Stradivari International Triennial Violin Making Competition.
At the moment I build, repair and maintain string instruments, such as violins, violas, cellos.
For the construction of my instruments I use different types of excellent quality wood: Balkan maple and resonance Spruce from the Fiemme Valley.
Every phase of workmanship is documented and every instrument is recorded and certified.
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