Hmmm... this seems harder then I thought, writing about myself... but here it goes: I was born and raised in New Jersey, growing up with a rather simple, yet simultaneously crazy life. I became involved in competitive gymnastics at an early age then transitioned to the 'normal' sports that kids do as they are growing up like soccer, and baseball (though I was never very good). And in high school, swimming, wrestling, and martial arts. At the age of nine I realized I wanted to play guitar as I watched my brothers band practice in the basement of our house for hours on end. Unfortunately, or not, I was forced to learn the organ (of all things)since we already had one in the house. Clearly, I was pissed, but I had no choice in the matter so I bit my teeth for a year and learned the damn thing. Then, before embarking on learning the guitar, I had an epiphany... maybe I should start with four strings instead of six I thought to myself. So I asked for a bass guitar and played it like a regular guitar. It seemed like a logical way to start at the time. A year later, I had my first guitar and the rest is history. I studied guitar and music theory throughout highschool, and at Berklee College during the summer between my junior and senior year of HS. After graduating, I moved onto to attend Berklee College of Music fulltime in the Professional Music program. My studies ranged from music composition, commercial arranging, theory & analysis, performance (guitar), piano, as well as the legal aspects of the music industry. Additionally, I continued my studies at Berklee in 2005 as part of their extened education program, studying Music Publishing.
I am a lover of both jazz and blues, especially when blended together; however I do like and listen to most all styled of music. I have a passion to play and write music, and am very grateful for having the ability to express my emotions through music - it is truly a gift. I believe that there is a creative flame that burns with in each and everyone of us... and it's there for a reason. It needs to be cherished, nurtured, and embraced...
I'm consider myself to be an honest, down-to-earth, and straight forward. I am very career-driven person with a high work ethic; someone who sees no limits on what life has to offer, or the possibilities and opportunities life presents to each of us. I think the key to happiness to to uncover the very essence of what makes you happy. Easier said then done; MUCH easier. I believe in the magic of thinking big (which is a great book by the way) - if we can't think big, then we walk forward in life with limitations that we've already set for ourselves.
