My musical background is a varied one. As a kid I balanced my time between playing the guitar for myself and playing bass in the school orchestra. I truly enjoyed both, but over time my interest in folk and world music grew and my interest in being a classical player waned. Though I continued to study classical music through adulthood, my focus as a player shifted to primarily the music I was actively listening to and creating.
This music included funk, jazz, reggae, Irish, rock of all kinds, blues, metal, African, Balinese and Scandinavian to name a few. I have performed in numerous bands over the years in many of the above genres. I also studied classical composition at the University of Colorado. Now, as a solo artist, the music I am composing reflects numerous folk influences while integrating the harmonic and structural ideas gleaned from the study of classical music.
In addition to playing the guitar and bass (both electric and upright), I have logged many hours practicing and performing on other instruments. These include the Irish flute and whistle, bagpipes, various world flutes, hand percussion, accordion, horse-head fiddle, harmonica and most recently the banjo. Music and techniques learned from these instruments also exert a strong influence in my compositions.
Now my wife Megan and I live in Lafayette CO, where most of my time is devoted to recording, teaching, and performing. For examples of my work head over to the music page and give a listen.