Drums/Viola
Age: 22
Where were you born and how long have you been playing music for?
I was born in Los Angeles, California. I’ve been playing music ever since I was six years old.
When did you discover you had a passion for music?
When I woke up next to Stella…my viola.
In what ways did you develop this passion; who are your major influences?
At the wee age of 6, I remember intently watching my older brother practice violin on a daily basis. I was simply mesmerized and decided to pick up the viola. Playing and performing as the principle chair for 7 different orchestras, I started to appreciate the notion of harmony. The idea of harmoniously playing with individuals from different counties and even countries always sparked my interest for music. In the 6th grade, I picked up the alto saxophone to be in a class with particular someone and, luckily, experienced the orchestration of wind instruments in my middle school band and honor band. Around the same time, I started to play the drums for the praise team at my church and immediately fell in love…it was love at first sight or, in this case, love at first beat. To play and perform in respect for the Big Man Upstairs genuinely became my main passion and driving force for music. My major musical influences are: Darren King, Dominic Howard, Aaron Spears, Carter Beauford, John Blackwell, Chad Butler, ?uestlove, Jars of Clay, Hillsong United, Switchfoot, Leeland, Phil Wickham, Thrice, Coldplay, MuteMath, and Muse.
Outside of music, what do you do? What do you like to do on your free time?
I am currently an Economic Major/ Music Minor at UC San Diego. I would enjoy to simply go into business and work with them numbers. During my leisure, I love to just chill with my family, eat with the friends, watch movies, wrestle, a liberating run in San Diego, BCC, online sermons, Starbucks, a solid read, and a drive on the 5…wait what???
What are your plans, goals, and dreams in the music business?
To be an example of G.O.D. through my relationships and actions.
What is your all-time favorite song?
Leeland – Tears of the Saints
What is the one song that you absolutely hate?
None that I could think of.
Favorite food and number.
Bi-Bim Bop Mama’s style. 3, 7, 12…I get greedy with my numbers.
Favorite quote.
“Love is patient, love is kind…” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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One Comment
Hey I see you like everywhere on campus! First time i saw you (i think) was when I went to visit KCM with one of my friends and you were playing the drums! It was awesome =D Definitely keep you passion for music going and i know God’s gonna use you in big ways ;D GOOD LUCK with everything ! (and finals haha)