About
Hi! Here, you can get to know me.
Core Values: Imagine – Learn – Inspire – Lead
Those 4 words jumped out at me during one career training seminar. Here’s how they relate to music:
- Imagine: when I hear a song, I not only hear it for what it is but what it can be.
- Learn: learning something new is what pushes my button.
- Inspire: that’s what music does to me, and that’s what I hope music I make does to others.
- Lead: not that I have a huge ego (I’m great at following someone else’s lead) but I enjoy making contributions through my leadership.
Quick Summary
I am originally from Japan and currently live in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. My passions include: songwriting, guitar-playing, singing, music business, and mentoring/coaching. My past accomplishments include:
- scoring a successful indie movie,
- producing a successful indie folk/parody album,
- releasing a rock album,
- building a natural cottage,
- being a good husband and father to my wife and children.
