Master of Arts in Music Performance, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA. Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury CT. Will be starting a post graduate certificate in music composition and then continue on to a DMA program. Studied with Ron Horner, Brian Tychinski, Chad Heiny, Michael Kingan, Doug Perry, Greg Haynes, Matt Wilson, Steve Johns. Jazz artists worked with: Alton Merrill, Roxy Coss, Geoff Keezer, Ron Carter, Christian Sands, Avery Sharpe, Jean Caze, Wycliffe Gordon, Nicole Zuraitis, Melinda Rodriguez, and Alexis Cole. Maintained a private studio within the IUP Community division. Freelance Percussionist, Composer, and Educator. Vast experience in orchestras, jazz big bands, combos, Rock bands, studio musician and pit orchestras. Eagle Scout and vivid Yankees and Chief’s fan. 3rd Summer at E/C.