I was born and raised in New Jersey, USA into a pretty musical family. My father was classically trained as a violist, and my mom played piano and guitar as a child. We always prioritized patronizing the performing arts throughout my childhood, and no doubt this emphasis (particularly in musical arts) has stuck with me to this day. Carrying on in the tradition of my parents, I started Bb clarinet in elementary school, which I stuck with through college. It was only during high school (Governor Livingston for anyone still might recognize it)  when I decided to try learning the pipes through the school's program. I instantly took to them, and the next 15 years were history (a truly joyful history, I might add!).

Outside of piping, I'm a chemical engineer by education and work in the pharmaceutical industry.