I was 16 years old when I met Alan Carruth at a folk music festival that was being held at the high school I attended. By the end of the festival I asked him to teach me and he did. Selflessly and with great patience. It was an incredible opportunity and one I am eternally grateful for. I was fortunate enough to study directly under Alan for 3 years though to this day I learn something from him every time we speak. Though I am located in the woods of Groton Massachusetts i consider my career primarily New York City based. The finest guitars and the finest players can be found there and it has helped me develop as not only a guitar-maker, but facilitates my efforts in the restoration and dealing of fine vintage instruments.