I learned how to play the guitar when I was around 14, and began writing my own songs the following year. Growing up I had discovered the Beatles at a really young age and was instantly drawn to them. People often tell me they can hear their influence.

After taking some music classes in high school I started experimenting with the piano, and drums, and later on bass. When I am fortunate enough to have other musicians around me their participation can be heard. When I don't have that luxury I usually will play whatever parts I can on my own. "Psalm 25" and "Arthur B. Rhodes" are examples of me taking full advantage of the overdub!

I find beauty in most any ensemble and so often experiment with accompaniment. Lately I have been really enjoying the piano, bass, and drums, although I also love scoring for other instruments, in particular the strings. The song "Lately"  is scored for bass, cello, viola, and strings. REAL musicians are playing those parts, and there is some slight MIDI support underneath. I learned arranging while a Music major at Nazareth College in Rochester, where I also understudied in composition.

My songs almost always reflect some aspect of my Christian walk and faith in Jesus.

Shadow&#x27;s Ending is following

Shadow's Ending is following