My classical piano studies were made alive by receiving lessons from Kate Stimson of Rhodes College. Samuel Viviano of University of Memphis helped in this genre as well. Later, I began studying with a private jazz instructor, Michael Jefrey Stevens. Occasionally, I continue lessons with him. In fact, he was instrumental in encouraging me to further pursue Jazz Studies. I began studying with Gerald Stephens and Tim Goodwin, during that time. Eventually, I transferred to Rhodes College, where I could take courses in the liberal arts and continue to study with Gerald Stephens. I also played in the Rhodes Big Band- led by John Bass
In 2013, I graduated from Rhodes College; my concentration was Jazz. After graduation, I studied with Stax Academy instructor, Stephen Lee. I traveled regularly to Knoxville for lessons with one of the world's greatest jazz musicians, during this time. His name is Donald Brown. I cross-trained each week- in Memphis, TN- with renowned Tony Thomas; who played with the Temptations!
Later, I was accepted to graduate school at the University of Tennessee. My instructors were jazz masters, Mark Boling and Greg Tardy." To say the least, I am completely competent in my pursuits. Allow me to entertain you.
"When I was growing up I was able to travel. I have often been to places like Italy, Germany, Russia, and the United States. Traveling is not what entertains me. Entertaining folks like you, is my entertainment."
