In 1991, after a few years of training on my own, I was taken on by the well-know workshop of Carlson – Cacciatori – Neumann in Cremona where I completed my training in building and restoring string instruments.

In the course of my specialization, I obtained two international awards; 1996 Manchester Cello Festival special prize and 1997 Mittenwald Violinmaking Competition Special award for the high quality of craftsmanship on anaother cello.

Since fall 1999, I work in my own workshop in the Cremona countryside sharing my instrumental experience with amateurs and professional players.