I made my first guitar in 1997, at the age of 18, setting me on a lifelong journey of discovery. Although I'm making professional quality instruments, I will always consider myself a student—of tradition, of science, of the old masters, of the new masters, and of everything the guitars themselves continue to teach me. 

My passion for learning has led me through certification courses at two luthier schools, an apprenticeship in steel-string guitar making, and intensive classical guitar making studies under José Romanillos (assisted by Liam Romanillos, Gerhard Oldiges, and Tobias Braun) in Sigüenza, Spain (2001), and Tobias Braun in Ottenschlag, Austria (2023). Through these experiences, I have developed a refined sensitivity and deep intuition, which allow me to craft instruments that embody the expressive qualities of the Spanish guitar.

I am dedicated to understanding the work of legendary makers such as Torres, Santos, and Romanillos, applying their principles to create guitars that are evocative of what made those instruments so alluring. My work is guided by a profound respect for their craftsmanship and the elusive qualities that define the Spanish sound: complexity, richness, depth, clarity, and a lyrical, singing quality. At the same time, I explore my own artistic vision, refining these time-honored ideas to create instruments that remain true to their origins while offering something deeply personal.

While my approach is rooted in tradition, I also apply acoustic testing and modal analysis to gain deeper insight into the guitars of the old masters and refine my own instruments. This balance between historical sensibility and personal refinement allows me to create guitars that are historically informed while carrying their essence forward in my own way, infused with my own artistry and nuance.

To read more about my deep dive into the methods of Santos Hernández under Tobias Braun in Ottenschlag, see my article published in American Lutherie issue #151, “Guitarreria Ottenschlag.”