Graduated with a Bachelors of Music Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2012. Marched Blue Knights (2008-2010) and Boston Crusaders (2011.) Has taught marching bands in the Denver area (Rock Canyon High School, Bear Canyon High School, and Heritage High School) as well as both visual and brass at the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps (2012-2013.) Now living and working as an English teacher, writer, and freelance musician in Japan.