- BA in Music Education - Michigan State University, 2000
- MA in Humanities (Interdisciplinary) - Central Michigan University, 2007
- String Orchestra Instructor in the Royal Oak School District, 2001 - 2007
- Violist - MSU Symphony Orchestra & Campus Orchestra, 1987 - 2000
- Electric Bassist / Cellist / Guitarist / Violist / Violinist / Percussionist in various performing groups in the Southern Michigan Area, 1993 - Present

Hobbies/Interests
- Composition for String Ensembles (Quartets, School-Age string orchestras)
- Song-writing for current performing group
- Spending quantity & quality time with my son (age 4)

Quote or Philosophy
There is no perfection in music. Perfection is an absolute and artistic endeavors deal with too many subjectives. Excellence, rather, is what artists should strive for.

On Practicing: “It's not how much, but how. ” -Robert Dan

Books & Materials Needed:
Depends on the student. New students should bring with them all the materials they have most recently used, so I can get a sense of what's been addressed and how to approach further study.