As a very young musician, one of the first things I loved doing was playing whatever came to me. It could start with a sound, an emotion, an event, or anything for that matter. It was my way of reaching out an touching something that could not be seen but could be felt. The experience had a presence and a mind of its own. I still love doing this on a regular basis.

I play a number of instruments, but piano, guitar, resonator guitar, and harmonica are my favorites. I studied classical piano at James Madison University and minored in voice. Those were great learning times for me. I have played in bands that were very popular regionally and I have played shows with world-famous artist, but my favorite thing to do is to get together with a few friends and make music. Music is a gift best shared with others. It is a language that everyone understands no matter their background, culture, or ethnicity. A beautiful piece of music is a beautiful piece of music in any language and can cut through all language barriers.