About Oblivion Cocoon, Sunset Guitar & Piano, and Science-God:

I recently made a life-changing decision: to fully pursue my passion for healing and become a doctor specializing in psychiatric medicine.

Originally, I planned to build my career as a mental health counselor, expanding on my master’s degree. But deep down, I knew something was missing. I realized I was meant to do something more—something deeper and more aligned with the impact I truly want to make in the world.

After a lot of reflection, the answer became clear: I want to return to school, earn my medical credentials, and be able to prescribe psychiatric treatments. This path is a natural extension of a lifelong passion for mental health, psychology, and healing. Over the years, I have independently studied neurology, mental health disorders, and evidence-based treatments.

The truth is, I've always wanted to become a doctor. I just didn’t always believe I could. For a long time, fear and self-doubt held me back.

Not anymore. Today, with clarity and renewed determination, I know this is my calling. Pursuing a doctorate in psychiatric medicine isn't just a career move—it’s a commitment to living my values, serving others at the highest level, and making a real, lasting difference in the world.

Who I Am:

🧠 A scientist by profession (psychology, neuroscience, mental health)

🎶 A musician by passion (piano, guitar, and vocals)

💭 A philosopher at heart (exploring theology, spirituality, and nihilism)

🎨 An artist (oil and acrylic painter, visual creator)

Above all, I am a lifelong learner—always growing, creating, and evolving.

🎸 Welcome to Sunset Piano and Guitar 🎶

I’m a passionate musician, blending the smooth strings of guitar with heartfelt vocals and the occasional burst of piano melody.

As a disabled USMC Afghanistan veteran, music has become my refuge—a place where life’s challenges are transformed into stories, emotions, and art.

Every song I play carries a piece of my journey. My performances aren’t about perfection—they're about authenticity, resilience, and heart.

🎤 Why I Play:

🎶 Music is my therapy, my joy, and my connection to others.

🎶 Every lyric I sing holds deep personal meaning, capturing emotions and stories that words alone cannot express.

🎶 Every chord I strum and every note I play is a reflection of the life I've lived and the dreams I still chase.

The countless hours I spend practicing, arranging, and creating are a true labor of love—and I'm honored to share this journey with you.

If my music resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and leave a song request in the comments—I would love to add your favorites to my repertoire!

🎸 My Story:

I first picked up a guitar as a kid, but life’s twists and turns carried me through many different paths: Seven years of undergraduate studies, Eight years in the Marine Corps, A deployment to Afghanistan in 2009, And eventually, a long journey home again.

After my service, life fell apart. I ended up homeless, living in VA hospitals where I dove deep into piano. By 2015, I pulled my life together: I found my way back to the guitar, got married, raised a family, earned my master’s degree, started a business, got a dog, bought a house—and then went through divorce and lost it all. Except the dog, I still have him. Still, somehow, I kept moving forward. And here I am today.

Around 2022, I started content creation and officially launched my first YouTube channel. By 2024, I had more than 30 channels and over 2,000 videos—videos covering everything I’m passionate about: from science, philosophy, theology, sunsets, cute dog videos, tutorials, commentary, comedy, parody, wisdom, guitar and piano covers, oil painting, video games, politics—whatever subjects spoke to my soul.

Now, in 2025, I am fully focused on two things: mastering piano and becoming a doctor. I absolutely love piano sheet music and music theory. While I haven’t mastered everything yet, I’m getting close—Circle of Fifths, all major key signatures, sight-reading sheet music, that sort of thing.

I’ve been diving deeper into songwriting, storytelling, rearranging covers into mashups, creating parodies, and doing deep lyric analysis. And oh, how I love classical piano—Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin. I have a list of about 100 classical and pop songs I’m actively working on.

What I do need, and would be interested in, is singing lessons. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how much help anyone can give; I might be a little tone-deaf!

Still, music is a form of therapy for me—it’s my joy, my creative outlet, and my way of connecting with you.

Every lyric I choose to sing resonates deeply with me, capturing emotions and stories that words alone can't express.

And while I sometimes think it’s unfortunate that I’m not a naturally gifted singer, my passion has never wavered. I hope that passion shines through—and maybe, just maybe, someone out there will find something beautiful (or at least entertaining!) in my efforts.

After all, some people actually love imperfect singers.

🙏 Thank you for being here.

May God bless you on your journey, wherever it may lead.

Updated: 4/27/25 | 0012