My journey in music began early: drums at age 10, saxophone at 11, guitar at 12 with many afternoons spent playing along to my father’s favourite records. 

I followed this passion through high school and into formal training, eventually earning a Bachelor, and Master of Music. I’m currently considering pursuing a PhD.

As my studies progressed, so did my career. By day, I was teaching in secondary schools; by night, gigging as a professional musician. That balance of practice and pedagogy shaped my approach to music — practical, immersive, and always evolving.

My path took me around the world, including a formative year performing in the United Arab Emirates. Leading a band on vocals and guitar, singing four sets a night, six nights a week, I sharpened my performance skills and deepened my cultural understanding. That experience ignited a hunger that brought me back to Australia energised and inspired.

Back in Melbourne, I was fortunate to tour and record with some of the country’s best-known artists, expanding my skillset in studios, on stages, and in collaborative spaces. Over time, I added bass guitar, piano/keys, synthesisers, ukulele, banjo, and pedal steel to my repertoire — along with a growing interest in music production and creative writing.

My academic work has reflected my performance journey. My Master’s focused on gospel guitar styles and culminated in a documentary titled The Backward Picking Technique, available on YouTube. That project was a deep dive into the sounds I had lived and worked with, especially during my time performing in a gospel band influenced by artists like The Winans, Fred Hammond, and Kirk Franklin.