For more than two decades, I lived in the high-stakes world of corporate communications — writing messages in crisis, guiding leaders through pressure, and shaping the words that mattered when everything was on the line. It was fast, intense, and rewarding work. But even when the spotlight was on my corporate career, there was always something else happening backstage: songwriting, performing, volunteering abroad, and exploring the inner landscapes of coaching and creativity.

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Those backstage pursuits weren’t side notes; they were the undercurrent that gave my professional life its depth. Over time, they’ve stepped fully into the light.

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Today I am a recording artist and songwriter, creating music that I describe as a rock soundtrack evoking grit, grace, and atmosphere. My latest release, The Art of Life, is my fourth album and a return to recording after more than a decade. The songs are rooted in lyrical intensity and atmosphere — music that paints sound pictures, equally at home on stage or amplifying a moment on screen.

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To carry this work forward, I founded Genaissance LLC, my publishing company. The name speaks to rebirth and renewal — a reminder that creative life is not a single chapter but an ongoing process of becoming. Through Genaissance, I manage my own catalog and publishing, building a bridge between the deeply personal act of songwriting and the broader work of connecting music with listeners, performers, and filmmakers.

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Alongside recording and performing, I also teach piano, voice, and guitar. My lessons are not just about drills and scales, but about problem-solving through strengths. Some students need technique. Others need courage. All of them need someone to listen. Parents often tell me that their children leave lessons not just with skills, but with more confidence — because music is as much about resilience and expression as it is about performance.

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I also draw on my training in hypnotherapy to support performers who want to move past stage fright and step into their best work. For me, music is more than craft — it’s presence, power, and connection.

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Whether I’m building an album, mentoring a student, or guiding someone through performance challenges, my compass is steady: listen deeply, notice what matters, and hold space for the full range of the human experience.

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Away from the studio, I live on a one-acre farm with my partner where we raise chickens, keep bees, grow vegetables, and fill the garden with flowers. It’s work that keeps me honest: predators come for the hens, crops sometimes fail, or else they yield more than I can possibly use. There are days of quiet beauty and days of labor and sweat, and I’ve learned to meet both. I preserve what I can, share what I grow, and stay connected with local ranchers, growers, and neighbors. Working with my hands grounds me and broadens the definition of creativity. The Art of Life is about cultivating resilience with gratitude for the stubborn beauty of life itself.