As an artist and educator, I have a history of creating work all around the world by procuring and sustaining relationships with international artists, scholars, music festivals, universities and music venues. I have also gathered sponsorship from numerous sources to create successful band tours, music recordings, concerts, literary symposiums, multi-cultural and diversity events.

As a professional musician and composer, I have used my skills in songwriting and event production to attract diverse audiences. Both my wife and I have been awarded grants from Penn State, national and international companies, firms, institutions and entities to produce multi-cultural music and arts events as well as conduct international research.  The grants associated with Penn State include, the Alfred P. Sloan graduate fellowship, Africana Research Center grants, major funding from the University Park Allocation Center, the Institute for Arts & Humanities and the Office of Educational Equity.

Since networking is key to success in this industry, we spend a great deal of time pounding the pavement meeting with private and public businesses, individuals and organizations on a regular basis. Furthermore, we believe that our society is better together, therefore we strongly believe in cultivating authentic partnerships. This collaborative spirit helps us forge long lasting relationships with like-minded individuals and organizations in an attempt to make the world a better place for all.