I would like to tell you a little bit about my musical journey and reflection on my love and passion for music!
As a child I grew up immersed in music. I would always prefer blasting music in the kitchen and dancing around in my diaper over sitting and eating dinner.
I started off my music career very young and involved in musical theatre. I always participated in school musicals and choir. Being signed to Don Buchwald & Associates had me in the car headed to New York almost every weekend auditioning for broadway musicals. This led me to The Broadway Dreams Foundation (2015 - 2018), where I got to play with and be taught by some big names such as Billy Porter, Alex Newell, Morgan James, Christopher Hanke, Tyler Hanes, Otis Sallid, and more!
Around 2019 I took a leap of faith and decided to audition for The Paul Green Rock Academy, despite my lack of experience in rock and roll. This ended up being one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Not only did it open my eyes to all different types of music, but it also opened up a whole world of opportunities I had only ever dreamed of. I became heavily influenced by the classic rock & soul gods such as Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Donny Hathaway, Frank Zappa, Heart, Steely Dan, James Brown, Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin, Radiohead, Janis Joplin, and the list could go on for pages. This encouraged me to pursue music professionally around the age of 15, when I abruptly was forced to put my love for performing on hold due to Covid-19.
Due to the amount of isolation spent at home, it forced me to pick up songwriting, and I absolutely fell in love with creating, telling stories, and coming up with catchy melodies. This only furthered my excitement and imagination of what I wanted my future to look like. I studied the true performers every night. Freddy's movement, Robert’s outfits, Prince's confidence, and Etta's ability to own a room. All that time I had spent in my room made me into the performer I am today.
Coming out of Covid my opportunities started to resurface and I started to do what I loved again! I became the house singer for the 76ers and Bluecoats, singing the national anthem for them 2-3 times a month.
I had the absolute honor to experience many tours with The Paul Green Rock Academy. I learned so much from sharing the stage with a rock icon like Jon Anderson. He constantly encouraged me to always push the boundaries of my creativity and strive for excellence in everything I do. Our tours with Jon took us from the East Coast all the way to Europe. Playing Zappanale, Burg Herzberg, and John Wetton festivals. I became absolutely captivated by the experience of touring, and suddenly realized I never wanted to stop. It never mattered if our audience was 100 people or 10,000 people. I got to do what I love every night! I also had the greatest honor to go on tour with the problematic legend Gibby Hanes+Victims Family! We did a West Coast tour in 2023 playing for venues in Joshua Tree, Oakland, San Diego, and more! I recently just got back from a month-long tour with Banned from Utopia, who are Zappa alumni that are dedicated to keep the “true spirit of Frank Zappa’s music alive” (Ray White, Robert Martin, Scott Thunes, Jaime Kime, and Robbie Mangano).
I currently am and have been an active participant with Rockers on Broadway for 7 years, where I have met so many influential people in my life. I have had the honor to perform for people like Christie Brinkley, Diane Warren, Mellisa Ethridge, Pete Townsend, and many more! I love to keep furthering my craft and pushing myself to perform outside of the box!
If you made it this far, I applaud you…
Right now I am based in Los Angeles, fully dedicated to pursuing my music career. My days are filled with writing new songs and collaborating with fellow artists, constantly striving to refine my sound and creativity. My ultimate goal is to become a successful touring artist, performing to millions of people every night. The energy of live performances and the thrill of connecting with audiences on a grand scale are what fuel my passion and ambition.