I started playing piano when I was 8. I started writing compositions around 9. Since I was singing in the choir, I began to fuse piano and singing, until I wrote my first song with words when I was twelve. Along the way I learned guitar, bass, drums, and various forms of composition and recording techniques. I toured with my band The Navigators for several years and I have had compositions of mine in TV shows like "The Unit" and in the documentary "Dreamriders" as well as various independent films. Along the way I have taught every age group from six months of age up to adult.

At age 23, after 3 years as a professional actor, with a Bachelors degree in Musical Theater and vocal jazz studies, "Mr. A.D." co-founded a record label and production company that generated $4 Million in sales. With 11 years of experience as a baritone and vocal-percussionist for The Chapter 6 Vocal Band and The Symphonic Pops Consortium, this instructor has performed in over 1,100 shows across the U.S. and Canada. He currently serves as business manager for soul-singer, Mr. Brian Owens.

This vocalist-turned-producer loves to teach kids to discover the strength and expression in their own voices. He also enjoy coaching teens on how to avoid the business mistakes that are common among working musicians. Mr. A.D. is a recent transplant to the Louisville, KY area by way of Chicago and St. Louis. He and his wife, Amanda, enjoy making music with their 3-year-old daughter, A.J..

I'm originally from South Texas, have lived in Chicago, and am now based out of Louisville, KY. I've been teaching for over 12 years, and I love it! Music is a huge passion of mine, and I love helping students reach their musical potential. Whether you're looking to learn to play an instrument you've always wanted to play, learn how to play some of your favorite songs, or just want to learn for fun, I'm here to help you!

Simply stated, music is my life! I began piano lessons at age 8, and voice lessons at age 12. I am a graduate of the Youth Performing Arts School in Louisville. While at Y.P.A.S. I majored in Voice, and traveled with the Concert Choir performing in Canada, Austria, Germany, and at the 2001 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C.

I then went on to the University of Louisville, where I received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. While at U of L, I was awarded the Charme Von Bomhard Award for the most promising voice student in the area of opera. Also during my time at U of L I performed with the prestigious Cardinal Singers, with whom I toured extensively in Germany, and was featured at the World Symposium on Choral Music in Kyoto, Japan. I have also sang with the Kentucky Opera in performances of Puccini's Tosca and Madame Butterfly.

Currently, I sing at many venues and with various groups throughout the Louisville Metro area. I perform music...