Welcome! I am a pianist/keyboardist/composer living in New York City. A number of years ago I lived in Boston, and I grew up in University City, Missouri, which is part of the greater St. Louis area.
My primary goal and highest intention as a musician and composer is to participate in and attempt to expand upon musical languages, sounds, and silences that resonate within as being meaningful.
So far I have composed around 100 pieces of music. My guesstimate is that I have played more than 2000 gigs, and I've been to over 70 nations in my travels as a musician - but hey, who's counting?!!
Fortunately, I have participated in a diverse array of musical settings. I consider myself very lucky to be alive during this time and place in history because it's a privilege to have a job doing something I enjoy.
One principle I remember is to always stay open to learning and practicing new ideas. Some of the musical philosophies I learned early on have remained constant to this day. I also strive to cultivate an attitude of acceptance about music - an approach of knowing that no matter what happens, everything is OK. When it comes to music and art, I believe all sincere perspectives are simultaneously valid.
So far I have released four albums worth of material, and three of those recordings are still available through CD Baby (look to your left on this page). Thanks for your interest, good wishes, and support.
All of my musical teachers, friends, associates, and employers have been important to me, and I am truly grateful for all they have offered.
For a comprehensive list of people I have studied with, please see the "People I Have Studied With" blog above.
For a comprehensive list of people I have worked with, please see the "People I Have Worked With" blog above.
