ZJK Musician Timeline

Born April 4th 1986, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Studied classical piano as a child (roughly 5 years)
- Won various MTNA/MMTA awards
Began playing acoustic guitar (around 2001)
Began composing for solo piano (around 2001)
Accepted into Northview High School's select choir
Composed music for a short art film (2004-2005)
- Under the supervision of Dr. Fuentes

Attended Trinity International University (2007-2011)

Music Scholarships
John Lennon National Songwriting Finalist
Studied Music Composition
- under Dr. R. Christopher Teichler (8 Semesters)
Studied Classical Piano under Debbie Gillette (8 Semesters)
Studied Classical Voice under Beth Anne Swinson (6 Semesters)
First Student to be accepted and attend the Contemporary Music Center (2010)
National Student Residency program based in Nashville, TN
Live Orchestral Performance Debut
- The Death of a Theme (2010)
- The First TIU Student to have a piece performed while in attendance as an undergrad
Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Arts in Music
- Dual Emphasis Theory/Composition as well as Contemporary Music

Freelance Musician (2011-2014)

Taught Private Music Lessons
- Piano, Guitar, Voice, Composition
  - In association with Triumph Music Academy and The Piano Cottage of Grand Rapids
Commissioned to Compose an orchestral work to commemorate the life of Dr. Bisard
- From First Light to Last
One of the Founding Board Members of the Crescendo Foundation of Grand Rapids

Calvary Church Pastoral Resident (2014-2016)

Organized, Planned and Performed a variety of worship services at Calvary Church
- Sunday Morning, Sunday Evening
- Special Needs
- Student Services: College Night, High School Night, Children's Worship
Composed Congregational worship song for the preaching series
Discipled 8-10 young worship leaders
Arranged for Cameron Blake's album 'Fear Not' (2016)
- To be released November of 2017

Freelance Musician (2017)