Composition: has studied with Dan Forrest, Richard Danielpour, Joan Pinkston.  Master’s Degree in composition (Bob Jones University, 2010–in progress).  Winner, 2009 ASCAPLUS Award.  Frequently commissioned to write works in multiple genres, including song cycles, solo instrumental works, pieces for chamber ensembles, and several short film scores.  Recent commissions include a song cycle for tenor John Warren, a song for Carolyn Holland, and another ‘Book of Hours’ installment for pianist Courtney Popow.  Future plans include doctoral work.

As pianist: studied piano under David Lehman, Jan Puckett, Liesl Counterman.  BMus in Piano Performance (2008, Bob Jones University, magna cum laude).  Winner (first prize), 2004 Mark and Kirk Elvy Memorial Piano Solo Competition.  Honorable mention, 2007 Bob Jones University Commencement Contest.

Studied percussion at the Peabody Preparatory with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra percussionist Leo LePage.