My approach to composition is inspired by a lifelong relationship with the guitar, and shaped by the physical and sonic possibilities of the instrument, amplifier, pedals, and electronics. My diverse musical experience playing in a variety of performance and session settings continues to inform the way I compose.
This site is a home for an ongoing body of work that brings my musical background together with electronic music, film scoring, and contemporary composition. It documents work developed primarily for grants, competitions, and submissions.
Most recently, I received the full funding allocation from the Ottawa Youth in Culture Program to pursue artistic development at this year's Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton.
I trained in music composition and performance at the University of Manitoba, later studying composition at Humber College and completing the Screen Composers Guild of Canada mentorship program.
My performance highlights include touring with the Broadway production of Chicago and performing as a guitarist with Princess Cruises throughout the Americas.