Kalei apprenticed under Skyler Fell at Accordion Apocalypse Repair in Petaluma, where he honed skills in tuning, restoration, reed work, maintenance, and mechanical repair.

Later working as a luthier and professional musician in Hawaii, Kalei deepened his appreciation for traditional craftsmanship and the relationship between musician and instrument.

As a musician himself, Kalei considers how an instrument should feel when completing repairs. He pays attention to how every instrument responds, projects, breathes, and behaves.

The name “Second Wind” reflects a philosophy of giving instruments new life through thoughtful and precise care.