I am a 17 year old musician from Hoboken, New Jersey. I started playing the guitar at 5 years old, sitting on the front stoop of my home, inspired by the sounds of the city. Little did I know this would become my first stage. I learned to read by studying song lyrics and had an early passion for 80's hair metal bands! As I grew, so did my musical interests, and opportunities to incorporate music in every aspect of my life.
My musical education started at a young age learning the fundamentals of solo and ensemble performance at a local music education program in Hoboken, NJ. At 14, I was accepted into the selective Music and Audio Technology program at High Tech High School, where I studied under Grammy-nominated musician Rod Shepard. At 15, I added to my education coursework in music production and music therapy at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development at New York University. I hope to continue to study music and perform next year when I attend college.
I have been fortunate to have been invited to perform at some of the largest music venues and festivals in the world, including South by Southwest in Austin, TX; Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI; and the Mesa Music Festival for emerging artists in Mesa, AZ.
Inspired by the way music has helped shape me, I’m driven to help others find ways to use music to enrich their lives. As a volunteer at a nonprofit organization called the Amazing Truth Society, I teach guitar to children living in underserved communities and contribute to the design and development of the growing music program. As a research intern at the New York University Nordoff Robbins Center for Music Therapy, I assist in the data collection of therapeutic music practices for neurodiverse clients. Witnessing firsthand how music can transform lives, I was inspired to design HeartBeat to support children living with adversity in low performing schools. I look forward to continuing to compose and produce music for HeartBeat and expand the implementation of the program in as many schools as possible.