My musical journey began when I was very young singing in a youth choir, which continued into my adolescence, and I still sometimes sing as a second-rate countertenor. I also attended symphony concerts (and rehearsals) where my mom played violin. Upon reaching middle school I joined band and played… trumpet. I finally switched to the oboe in high school when I joined the Winston-Salem Youth Symphony. My musical journey led me to UNC-Greensboro where I studied with Ashley Barret. Although I didn’t finish my undergraduate education, the things I learned there were invaluable. Now as a professional, I hold positions with six different organizations (Greensboro Symphony, Carolina Philharmonic, Western Piedmont Symphony, Salisbury Symphony, Fayetteville Symphony, and Piedmont Wind Symphony), play as a substitute in several more, as well as teach at The Music Academy of North Carolina.