I have been a life-long musician, learning new instruments and making music with others whenever the chance arose. I studied Music Education from the Crane School of Music, the country's first Music Education establishment. I have worked a variety of jobs; private lesson instructor, group instructor, pit musician, substitute teacher, and more. While I have some accolades to show, such as the John Phillips Sousa Award for Musical Achievement, I much prefer to have my current work stand for itself, while trying to better myself as a musician, educator, and person everyday.