I have carefully studied many styles and instruments.  I studied piano for nearly four years, and am studying voice as a bass-baritone.  I have made pilgrimages to musical Meccas like Mountain View, Arkansas—where I learned more how to develop my skills on the mandolin and the mountain dulcimer—and England, where I performed in the various cathedrals, minsters, and churches therein.  The organ has also become a study of mine.  Also, I have worked with the throat-singing styles of Tyva; they have been great studies on the musical potential of the human voice.

     I arrange to bring new life to old themes.  For years, fans have marveled at the themes from the Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger video game series.  Many of my arrangements come from those series.  Even a few Christmas melodies have been subjects of my arranging.

     I compose to hear what I want.  My first three compositions were performed at the farewell recital of Delta State University's former accompanist, Lois Yu.  These won the 2006 MIAL Music Composition award, which was a wonderful honor.  Two of my next compositions, the sketches of Mississippi, were performed at a showcase by the current accompanist, Kumiko Shimizu.  After that, I completed two more sketches of the state and had all four performed by Lois Yu on April 28, 2008.  Composing is a great joy to me.

     I transcribe to help me and other musicians to understand new music.  The process is very enjoyable, and is a great way to understand every part of a piece. 

     Please browse my site with an open mind.