Raised in the Springfield area, I have always been close to the Meridian District. I graduated from Sangamon Valley High School in 2020 and Millikin University in 2024. Participating in band since 6th grade, I have been a saxophone player for 10 years and a bass player for 7 years. I can be seen playing at The First Church of Blue Mound and with the Millikin Community Jazz Band.