Classical music was my first obsession; I was completely intoxicated by opera and orchestral works at a young age. In my early twenties, I went to Europe and lived as a bohemian artist, playing in eclectic bands and busking. Then, I moved into a life of being a military musician, which has brought me strength, friendship, and humility through intense performing and travel. 

I believe that art and music are medicine for the soul. Creativity can heal communities, foster wellness, and bring transformative justice. I explore music and somatic movement as modalities to support artistry and vitality, unlocking the mind, body, and spirit. My curiosity with zoo-musicology continues to be an ongoing passion project, bridging together sound and the human-animal bond.

As a highly sensitive person, my discovery process is both intuitive and deeply researched, viewing the world through an interdisciplinary lens. I am deeply shaped by a disciplined life as a performer, which has taught me a great deal, yet the most profound lessons I have ever learned came through loving and losing my heart dog, Ollie. I remain inspired by the whimsical nature of reality and drawn to nature as a space of authentic renewal.