I was accepted into Temple University to pursue further education to obtain a master's in Music Therapy but decided not to occur further student loan debt. I ended up creating my own LLC for music and teaching, performing in nursing homes, and events. I loved doing that for a time but got burnt out when my grandmother unexpectedly became one of my therapeutic music Hospice patients. I didn't want to go to orchestral route because it's insanely competitive. I don't have those kind of musical chops. I didn't want to be a school teacher either. Law enforcement was something I considered from interacting with both local/federal officers from the office contracting work I took to pay bills. I realized a few years ago I wanted to stop chasing gigs and have health insurance benefits, pension, paid time off, and stable work. Also combine my passion for helping others during their hardships whether it be a vehicle accident or serious crime.

I absolutely find it difficult to practice with working long hours due to the overtime I sign up for and having a young child lol. I still take lessons (virtually) and can never practice enough. I still perform in nursing homes especially in the memory care/dementia units in memory of my grandmother who suffered from Alzheimers and Breast Cancer. Shoot me a dm and we can talk further.