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Graduated Summa Cum Laude, reflecting a commitment to excellence and creative rigor. I bring that same focus to crafting original scores that elevate a filmmaker's vision.

Momentum X is a professional cinematic music composition and film-scoring mentorship program offered by Cinematic Composing, founded by film composer Marc Jovani. The program focuses on developing skills in music composition, orchestration, cinematic storytelling, and professional music production for film, television, trailers, and visual media.

Areas of study include musical structure, harmony, melody, orchestral arrangement, virtual instrumentation, and the techniques used to create emotionally compelling cinematic scores. The program combines structured learning with mentorship, practical composition exercises, and professional feedback to help composers refine their musical abilities and develop industry-relevant skills.

Rutgers University — Doctorate in Music Performance

An intensive, advanced doctoral program designed to develop the highest levels of musical performance, artistry, and scholarship. The curriculum emphasizes advanced performance techniques, musical interpretation, repertoire development, music theory, music history, and musicology. Through rigorous individual instruction, ensemble participation, doctoral recitals, and scholarly research, the program prepares musicians for professional performance careers and leadership in higher education.

An intensive 12-week professional masterclass in soundtrack analysis and media composition taught by Grammy-winning composer and Hollywood orchestrator Penka Kouneva. The program provides advanced training in cinematic composition, orchestration, thematic development, harmony, counterpoint, and professional scoring techniques for film, television, and video games.

Through detailed analysis of more than 50 professional film and game soundtracks, participants study musical storytelling, dramatic structure, orchestral textures, rhythm, and genre-specific composition techniques. The curriculum includes weekly scoring-to-picture assignments, individual mentoring, professional feedback, and practical training in composing original music for visual media.

Additional areas of study include interpreting directors' creative briefs, collaborating with filmmakers, developing original musical themes, refining compositions, and preparing professional scoring demos and portfolios.

The program emphasizes industry-standard composition practices, artistic development, and the creative and technical skills required for professional media scoring.

Served for 20 years as a professional musician in the United States Army, specializing in woodwind instruments, including flute, clarinet, and saxophone. Developed extensive experience in instrumental performance, ensemble musicianship, musical interpretation, and collaborative performance. This background provides a strong foundation in orchestral instrumentation, musical phrasing, articulation, and expressive performance techniques.

Completed progressive military leadership training, including the Warrior Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, and Senior Leader Course.

Recognized for meritorious military service with the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM).

This combination of professional musicianship, advanced leadership training, and extensive performance experience contributes to a distinctive approach to cinematic composition, orchestration, and musical storytelling.