This is kind of an interim bio—a little update for anyone who’s followed my music so far and is curious about where I’m at and what I’m up to.

I’m a guitarist, teacher, and I think aquariums and nature are pretty neat. I’m currently living in Indianapolis. My teachers have included my dad, then Andrew Zohn, followed by David Starobin and Jason Vieaux at the Curtis Institute of Music (B.M.), and Judicaël Perroy at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (M.M.). I’ve had some success in international competitions like the GFA and The Parkening, along with many other regional competitions, and have performed internationally. In 2019, I released an album of original arrangements of Isaac Albéniz’s Op. 165 and Op. 47.

At the moment, I’m taking a break from giving concerts to reconnect with music in a way I haven’t fully committed to before. For some time now, I’ve felt like the classical path I was on had become too narrow, and not quite my own. I still love classical music and I’m not leaving it behind, but I want to make room for all the other cool stuff out there. While I’m exploring that, I’ve also been digging into teaching and sharing this fascinating instrument with my students.

Lately, I’ve been experimenting with ways to use the classical guitar in new contexts—writing music in non-traditional ways, layering guitars, blending instruments, and using production tools to create whatever tickles my brain. I’ve also been learning electric guitar, mainly in a high-gain metal context. Classical guitar is great at singing and creating softer moods. The electric guitar has given me the gift of thunderous, meaty chugs. I’m currently working on a metal project with a friend, and we’re in the writing phase of our first album. 

Feel free to reach out and say hi if you want. Thanks for reading.