Born in Los Angeles, California. Apprenticed to Hans Weisshaar, renowned violin maker and dealer of rare and contemporary violins, violas, cellos, bows in Hollywood from 1948 to 1954 (6 years). From 1954 to 1956 worked for the firm of Music Center, Arthur Kates, Hollywood. In charge of sales of stringed instruments (2 years). 1956 to 1958 U.S. Army and held a part time position in sales of stringed instruments for Colonial Music, Hagerstown, Maryland (2 years).

1958 rejoined the firm of Hans Weisshaar and appointed general manager with sales. Responsibilities from two outlets; main office in Hollywood and branch office in San Francisco, California (4 years).

1962 purchased the San Francisco branch office of Hans Weisshaar and renamed it: CREMONA VIOLIN DEALERS & MAKERS, SAN FRANCISCO, in business for more than forty five (45) years with emphasis in the acquisition and sale of rare and contemporary stringed instruments of the violin family. Also maintain a specialized professional well trained repair department. Have trained a number of apprentices who have become well known in their respective fields of expertise.

Acquired Expertise:

Organizations:
Member of the Appraisers Association of America, NY since 1974 (27 years)
Member of the Violin Society of America since 1971 (30 yrs)

Articles:
Mention of name and firm in articles published by the STRAD magazine issues of July 85', March 88', November 88' and November 91'.

Partial List of Clients:
Members of the San Francisco Symphony; Members of the San Francisco Opera and Ballet Orchestras; Members of the San Jose, Marin and Santa Rosa Symphony Orchestras; assorted visiting concert artists; working colleagues in London, Paris, Madrid, Munich, Tokyo, Sidney, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.

To contact the staff at Cremona :
Email : cremonasf@aol.com
Phone (415) 861-2202
or visit
1254 Market St., Suite 201
San Francisco, California 94590