Electric guitar
Age: 25
Where were you born and how long have you been playing music for?
I was born in Austin, Texas and have been playing music for about 7 years.
When did you discover you had a passion for music?
In junior high school I saw a cute girl sign up for band. She chose clarinet. So did I.
In what ways did you develop this passion; who are your major influences?
Music is just another form of expression and art. Art is everywhere around us if we would only notice. I develop this passion by keeping an open ear and staying around passionate and musical people. My major influences include anyone from Jeff Buckley to Jon Foreman, Imogen Heap to Devics, Derek Webb to John Mayer.
Outside of music, what do you do? What do you like to do in your free time?
I work full time as an aerospace engineer making big planes. In my free time I practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, read, work out, and try to play basketball.
What are your plans, goals, and dreams in the music business?
To do what we can while we can.
What is your all-time favorite song?
This is impossible to answer.
What is one song that you absolutely hate?
I have a love/hate relationship with “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus. That song is way too catchy.
Favorite food and number.
Anything mom puts on the table. 12.
Favorite quote.
“Let the pain burn away from our hearts; we have time to start all over again” -Copeland
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