Dave's interest in building and collecting Ukuleles came from his father Ray, who's own interest began when he was about seven years old. Couple that with his Design Engineer background, this made for a perfect environment for Dave to be mentored under.

Drawn to art at an early age, Dave was driven to create things; be it sketching, painting sculpting or woodworking. Most people believe creativity to be an intrinsic talent and Dave believes his ability to be enhanced by the logic and engineering his father passed to him.

Receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design in 1984 he has landed a number of jobs in the design field and still holds a full time position there today. He also has a love of music which eventually set his sites toward combining his love of both Art and Music.

He began making acoustic guitars, honing his craft very quickly. Eventually commissioned to build a Ukulele for a friend, Dave soon realized the cultist following this particular instrument holds today. It was in the Ukulele that Dave found his niche and knew there was no turning back.

The master Luthier in his home workshop.