I started making guitars at the age of 37, when I decided that I wanted something more form a career than a regular paycheque and a good pension. I studied first at London Guildhall University (under David Whiteman), and then at Newark College (under Roy Courtnall and Tony Johnson).

To date I have made over 130 guitars, and most of these have been French polished.

I have been a tutor in guitar making at Newark College for over 15 years, and have produced a number of instructional videos on guitar making in general, and French polishing in particular.