Born on the 29th of February 1968 in Almelo, the Netherlands.
-1989-1993 Studied violin-making at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria
of Milano under the guidance of Maestro Luca Primon.
-1989-1990 Cooperates with Luca Primon restoring the bow instruments
of the Pietà-institute of Venezia.
-1993-1997 Works as an indipendent violin-maker in Amsterdam.
-1993-1998 Attends specialized courses of violin-making program
directed by Jurgen von Stietencron in Riva del Garda , Italy.
- Has made cellos frequently since 1998.
-1999 Attends course on bow-rehairing and bow repairing directed
by Pietro Cavallazzi in Milano.
-1999-2000 Teaches violin-making at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria
of Milano.
-Lives and works as an indipendent violin-maker in Milano.
- Member of the VSA.