Progression: A Musical Journey
As a young musician, my passion for music has led me on a journey of learning, growth, and artistic exploration. Despite the challenges and obstacles I have faced, I have persisted with countless hours of practice, perfecting my technique, and experimenting with new sounds and styles. Each accomplishment has given me a deeper understanding of myself and my craft, driving me to expand my artistic horizons and reach new heights.
Looking ahead, I am eager to embrace new opportunities and push myself even further, always striving for excellence and never settling for less. For me, music is not just a passion, it is a way of life, and I am committed to pursuing it with dedication and perseverance, no matter where my journey may lead.
Let's Go!!
Milestones
SEP 2023 - JUL 2025
Attending Interlochen Arts Academy since 2023, I am entering my senior year of study in Jazz Performance: Piano. I can't tell you how excited I am to continue my musical education at this premier boarding school for the arts.
JUN 2023 - JUL 2023
Attended Interlochen Arts Summer Camp for my third time. This time for my passion: Jazz Performance and Improvisation - Piano
25 DEC 2022
This is when I started working with Cubase Pro 12. It's early in my experience with this professional software but I love what it allows me to do.
JUN 2022 - JUL 2022
Attended Interlochen Arts Summer Camp for my second time. This time for Popular Music. Such a great experience as I really learned to play with, and off of other musicians.
JUN 2022 - JUN 2022
Attended Otterbein University's Summer Music Experience. What a great program!
AUG 2021
This is when I started working with Logic Pro expanding on what I learned with GarageBand.
JUL 2021 - AUG 2021
Attended Interlochen Arts Summer Camp for the first time. I went for classical piano and for Recital performed my original piece, "Blooming Fire".
JAN 2021
This is when I started working with Garage Band as my interest in producing grew.
25 DEC 2020
I quickly grew into my current mainstay, The Yamaha CVP-805 Clavinova.
25 DEC 2019
JUL 2019 - AUG 2019
Received my first Yamaha, a Yamaha P-45 that I still play to this day.
Went to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for viola. i wanted to go for piano except I had a scholarship for Viola.
25 DEC 2018
SEP 2018
AUG 2018
Received my first piano, a simple Casio that I still use on roadtrips
Started playing viola
U of M Summer Music Academy
JUN 2023 - JUN 2023
Attended Otterbein University Summer Music Experience. This was my second time at this great program.
JUN 2024 - JUN 2024
Attended Otterbein University Summer Music Experience. This was my third time at this great program.
APR 2018
My first Band. We played "Fell in Love With a Girl" by The White Stripes for our talent show. Even though I was the lead singer, this is when I became interested in my bandmate's piano.
JUN 2024 - JUN 2024
Attended University of North Texas Jazz Combo Workshop.
APR 13, 2024
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Regional Competition - Best Jazz Band, Best Rhythm Section
