My passion for creating music has always been unwavering. From my time at Berklee College of Music, where I formed new bands almost every year, I thrived on collaboration and pushing creative boundaries. While each band achieved new levels of success, the story always seemed to end the same way — post-summer breakups due to personality differences. It was a harsh reality, but it pushed me to take a leap of faith and pursue my songwriting as a solo artist, while also diving into the business side of the industry.

Determined to expand my knowledge, I accepted internship roles with Primary Wave Entertainment and Downtown Music Publishing in Los Angeles. I packed my car, booked a long-term Airbnb, and secured a remote music tagging job with SoStereo to support myself while I chased my ambitions. Neither internship was looking to expand their sync departments, but I kept moving forward, eventually landing a position in royalties at Music Reports.

The work was far from fulfilling. The dimly lit cubicles and bland office decor felt like something straight out of Office Space. But despite the uninspiring environment, I made lifelong friends — talented, driven people who are still thriving and climbing the ranks at Music Reports today.

When my now-wife was finishing college a year behind me, we returned to the East Coast. I continued tagging songs for SoStereo and picked up freelance music blogging, working out of a WordPress suite. Knowing I needed to be in one of the big three music cities to truly pursue my career, my wife and I chose New York City. Being from New England, it felt like the most convenient and exciting option.

We spent a summer subletting a dining room in Astoria from some artist friends, scraping by and chasing every opportunity. Just when things were starting to feel hopeless, I received job offers from UMG, The Orchard, and United Masters. I accepted a position with The Orchard and spent the next five years there, starting in September 2019.

During that time, I released three full-length albums, helped numerous artists release their music, facilitated deals between sync agencies and artists, performed at festivals, and attended showcases. I grew tremendously as both an artist and a music industry professional.

Now, I’m looking for my next venture in the music industry — one that combines my creativity, passion, and business acumen. I’m excited to see where this journey leads next.