Ever since I was a child, I've loved using my hands; I used to take things apart and rebuild them. A love of music certainly influenced my direction but the decisive moment was an encounter with a luthier from outside Venice. It was love at first sight and I asked him if I could come back to him to learn.

Within my productions of violins, violas and cellos, the work is a continuous experimentation and the choice of material is fundamental. In my work I use the original Venetian models which I then make my own. Understanding the beauty of a musical instrument and the mechanics of sound is important.

Musicians demand a lot, and they want top-performing instruments. In my experience, the humblest customers are always the best musicians who know how to appreciate quality work. I try to form a bond of trust and mutual esteem, offering them the best products to enhance their skills.

Violin making has certainly given me a different way of approaching the city, and the silence at Corte Botera is wonderful. This place alone has incredible acoustics. The colour of the sound becomes palatable. Creating violins balances me, it is my anchor, it brings order to my chaotic character.