I discovered my passion for music in a middle school orchestra class in Farmington, New Mexico. I knew I loved the sound of the cello, and I loved playing it too! I was hooked on all genres of music and learned several instruments including electric bass, drums, and guitar, and later earned a bachelor's degree in classical music from the University of New Mexico. 

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Being experienced in much more than classical music, yet not seeing a career path, I went to mechanical engineering school as a backup plan. Seven years of the "9 to 5" further showed me that I need to work with music.

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Performing with variety bands and duos, I learned a lot about how a cello mixes with non-orchestral instruments. Performing solo, I learned that sometimes a cello melody needs support from harmony and rhythm. With that, I was inspired to make my own recorded accompaniments - a full ensemble experience using recorded (real and virtual) instruments. 

 

At first unaware of how and where my hybrid live/recorded music would be embraced, I am so glad to know now that it's been loved in a wide variety of situations! From casual to formal, in spaces big or small, the music blends in and emotionally moves people, time and time again. 

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Four years later and with several hours of accompanied cello repertoire, I'm always working on new songs to share with the world, in-between performing as a full-time solo musician. I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico with my partner and three dogs, frequenting nature and enjoying the many great things this city has to offer!