I was born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas. After becoming a Christian at the age of 17, I felt a passion to serve God through my love of music, and I have been doing that ever since. I studied music at Missouri Southern State University and co-founded/played in a Christian band for 13 years. We had the privilege of being signed to a small label in Nashville and recorded two albums of original music.

I worked in youth/student ministry for 14 years in three different churches. I also worked in education for over 10 years in multiple capacities and was a certified teacher and taught fourth grade in the Bentonville Public School district. After teaching in public school for three years, I transitioned to teaching in a Christian Homeschool Co-op and taught there for four years.

I am married to an amazing woman, Kathy, that not only is my best friend, but she is a wonderful mother to our three children! I am truly blessed to have her in my life! We have been married since March of 2003!

I have a passion to serve the Lord through music, and I strive to provide lessons that are tailored to each individual’s needs!

I continue to play music, but mostly concentrate my efforts on serving in my church’s praise band and writing, performing, and collaborating with other local musicians.

Photos by EGrace Photography