In early 2002, I started playing guitar. Art and the need to create have always been a driving force in my life. I guess the natural progression for me musically, was to write my own songs. Through my father, I had a heavy dose of country music as my influence. This followed me to adulthood and was only reinforced as we played music together. I have always been drawn to the storytellers. These influences would ultimately help form my writing style. I like a song that creates a mental picture. The story being told is whats important. I won't sacrifice a verse to fit a song within a time parameter. I make sure the story is complete. I’m not saying my lyrics are perfect or better than anyone else’s. I’m saying, I first have to like it. Hopefully others do too.