My father taught me that one of the most important abilities in life is to be able to take the pain and persevere, and for years this lesson had served me well.

You need a mind open to possibility, conditioned to love the creative spirit we all have inside ourselves.

I realize it's possible in ways both large or small to make a difference in someone's life.

My goal is to connect with people emotionally. I take life’s experiences and translate them into music — music that hopefully creates an impact on the listener.

Not being able to read and write music is not the same as being illiterate in speech and writing.

Whether a person is spiritual or not, we all seek to get away from the stress, anger, and anxiety of everyday life. Some people drink, do drugs, or do worse to escape, and they hurt themselves in the process. Some people listen to music, mine included, and feel better.

Sometimes the knowledge you've been given in school or by an elder - 'this is just the way it is' - keeps you from accomplishing because it traps you in a box in your mind and limits your freedom to deliver.