Born in Cremona in 1954, since his childhood he has been fond of music, and especially of violins.

He attended the International Violinmaking School of Cremona, where he graduated in 1972, after studying with masters like Giobatta Morassi and Pietro Sgarabotto.

He has his workshop in Cremona, where he makes and restores violins, violas, cellos and doublebasses. He uses classic Cremonese models as well as his own ones, paying particular attention to acoustics and using excellent quality material.

His instruments, made by hand in each stage of the construction, are used by concertists and sold all over the world.

His primary interest lies in acoustics, and he pays particular attention to the setting-up of instruments.

He took part in several ehibitions, and he is member of Cremona "Antonio Stradivari Violin and Bow Makers Consortium".