Born and raised in Long Beach CA. Began professional career at age 16 playing for vocal jazz group Beachfront Property, Performing with Omaha and Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestras. Written, Co-Produced and toured with California's own Pagan Metal outfit "Helsott" from 2011 - 2022. Performed at many international festivals including Germany's Wacken Metal Festival 30th Anniversary, Wacken Winter Nights, France's Cernunnos Pagan Fest, and Mexico's Dragon Rojo. Toured along the likes of Korpiklaani, I Am Morbid, Arkona, Tyr, Finntroll, Ensiferum, Heidevolk, Skyforger, Trollfest, and many more. Big influences: Eric Moore, Jim Chapin, Virgil Donati, Neil Peart, Anika Nilles, Pete Sandoval, George Kollias, Derek Roddy, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl and Vinnie Paul.

Performance Credit and Educators:

Beachfront Property
Helsótt
Shroud of Bereavement
Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Omaha Symphony Orchestra
Wayne Brashear
George Shaw
Phill J. Carillo
Kevin Kearny
Gary Scott
Clint Rusich
Maurice Love
Charles Gutierrez