The first of these pursuits I studied was music, beginning with piano lessons at age four and taking up guitar in the sixth grade. When my high school band recorded our first demo, I was enamored by the process. The next time, I found a studio that would let me help engineer. I majored in music at Greenville College (Greenville, IL) with an emphasis in studio recording.
I got into web design out of necessity. Entering college in 1994, each student was given 5 MB of something called "web space" on this new "Internet" I'd been hearing so much about. The band I was in at the time decided it would be good to have a "website", so I offered to learn to build one. Typing raw HTML into a Microsoft Notepad, I learned the ropes. By my sophomore year, I turned my new hobby into a work-study program, building sites for local businesses and a couple other bands.
That same year, I got involved in a unique opportunity with four other students to build a digital press kit for the college music department. This awakened my passion for multimedia production, particularly the synergy of visuals, language and sound. I discovered that while many simply threw words and images together, it could be done in a compelling way that would deliver a more powerful message.
Since that time, I've not stopped developing my skills in these three areas. I've recorded and toured with a nationally signed band, worked on websites for all sorts of companies and individuals, and designed and created countless items for print and web, including logos, posters, programs, flyers, CD artwork, and web graphics. I've found that these three areas dovetail nicely, and many clients need a combination of services, not just one, so I've been a valuable resource for several individuals and businesses. My favorite clients are small business owners, who understand the importance of low-cost, quality services that underscore their product or service, have the ability to make decisions quickly, and remain competitive in their market.