Over the past 10 years, I've worked as a professional touring musician (singer, guitarist, pianist) for the rock band, Inside Switch. I studied piano at the Dallas, Texas School of Music. I also attended the James Madison University music program. I have played piano for 20 years and guitar for 15.

To hear my work, check out "Inside Switch" on Spotify!

I look forward to helping others acquire the creativity and confidence that can come from music.

*** Lesson Details ***
I work with all student levels and abilities.

I understand it's easy to lose drive when you're constantly drilling scales and fingering. I try to frame all of my lessons in reference to what music really is: the creation of songs. Through composition, my students won't just learn scale and chord structure, but they'll organically develop these skills while writing their own songs and building their personal portfolio.

Beginning with chord progressions and harmonies, then moving into melodies and filling up the sonic landscape of the piece. If the student feels comfortable enough to sing, then adding all the pieces to the puzzle until we have something personal and special to the student.

*** Studio Equipment ***

*Guitar*
-Taylor 214ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar
-D'Angelico CS Series Grand 12-string Guitar
-D'Angelico EX-1 Series Hollowbody
-Ovation Acoustic Guitar
-Schecter C-1 Electric Guitar
-Schecter KM6 MKII
-DeArmond Thunderbird Electric Guitar
-Fractal Audio Systems AXE FX3
-Blackstar Artisan Series Tube Head and 4x12 Cabinet
-Yamaha 4-String Mango Wood Bass
-D'Angelico Soprano Ukelele

*Drums*
-Roland TD-30 Digital Drum Set
-Simmons DA25 Drum Amplifier

*Piano*
-Roland RD-2000 Digital Stage Piano
-Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitors

*Vocals*
-Shure SM58 Vocal Mic
-V63m Condenser Studio Mic
-Yamaha Pro Mixer and PA System

*Production*
-Garage Band DAW (Basic Lessons)
-ProTools DAW (Pro Songwriting Lessons)

*** Specialties ***
Piano, guitar, and songwriting. Bringing everything together to create a finished product. Not just a guitar riff, not just a chord progression, and not just a poem. Bringing lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation all together to create a polished, immersive product.