I began piano studies at the age of 12, studied music in college, and eventually became a professional musician working in New York City. My interest in piano technology began in 1996 when I found a position in a piano rebuilding shop and began learning to tune, repair, and restore pianos. Building on that experience, four years later I attended the year long piano technology program at the University of Western Ontario. Upon completion of the program in 2001, my family and I relocated to Albemarle County.

Since that time I have been serving the community as an independent piano technician. I am a member of the Piano Technicians Guild and, by passing a series of exams, have attained the classification of Registered Piano Technician. Additionally, I actively pursue ongoing professional development by attending continuing education seminars, subscribing to professional journals, and participating in on-line piano technician discussion groups.