I grew up in a musical family, and my dad even had a drum set at the house, but I didn’t dive into music until about age eight. Although I played trumpet in high school band, I found guitar, my primary instrument, on my own. In college, I continued learning guitar and added piano lessons, playing in my first band called Subtle Motion. Following college, my friend reached out and asked me to join his band. He happened to live in Austin and specifically needed a bassist… so I moved here and learned to play! I knew this was the right move for me. It’s in my blood - music has always been how my brain works.

As a musician and teacher, I am always trying to learn new skills. If I hear something in a song that I don’t understand, I make it my mission to master that part. This includes expanding the music I listen to and setting aside time for myself to play, from writing my own music and creating riffs, to jamming with friends, or performing shows. Music creates so much energy; it’s a communal energy that everyone can be a part of whether playing or listening.