Bio

Jamie is a luthier based in Brooktondale, NY, where he builds small batches of tenor guitars and banjos each year. His home and workshop are nestled in the scenic, wooded hills of the Finger Lakes. Jamie’s craftsmanship is rooted in his upbringing, having grown up working in his father’s cabinet shop, which specializes in fine architectural millwork.

As a child, Jamie was immersed in music and community, attending numerous music festivals with his mother, Jody Platt. His passion for music carried him to Dayton, OH, where he performed with the dance group Rhythm in Shoes, and later to Asheville, NC, where he continued to explore his creative pursuits.

In addition to instrument building, Jamie creates intricate topographic art, which can be viewed at TopoGraphics.art. When he’s not in the workshop, Jamie enjoys playing music, biking, and working on homesteading projects alongside his wife and daughter.