I began playing guitar at the ripe age of 7 and have had several instructors and several influences. At the age of 18 I began my most structured musical training as a Classical Performance Major at Washburn University in Topeka Kansas. A few months later I was accepted to Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles. Life however got in the way and I was never fortunate enough to attend.

I have had the privelige of playing with several wonderful musicians over the years in one form or another (bands, recording, workshops, etc.) which has opened my eyes to several influencial sounds.

My debut CD is several years in the making but most all of my influences can be heard, hence the title Heterogeneous.

--==Influences==--

Eric Johnson  Steve Vai  Randy Rhoads  Jimi Hendrix  Joe Satriani   Stevie Ray Vaughn  Eddie Van Halen  Robert Johnson  Paul Gilbert  John Petrucci  Jason Becker  Steve Morse  Andres Segovia  Villo Lobos  
Led Zeppelin  Pink Floyd  Kiss  Syd Barrett  Kansas  Rush  

--==Equipment==--

Jemsite  Jemfest