For many years, Bob was an amateur musician in the truest sense of the word; pursuing music simply because he loved it, even though he often was not very good at it. With the exception of several months of guitar lessons where he learned basic major, minor and 7th chords, Bob was mostly self-taught.

By his early 20’s, he had dropped out of college to work as a teacher’s aide for “at risk” kids and was playing guitar in a band. When the lead singer moved out of state, the band played some gigs with Bob singing lead. After a couple of weeks the rest of the band members kindly (but emphatically!) suggested that he take some voice lessons. Bob took their advice, and eventually enrolled in Phoenix College as a music major. Two years later, he transferred to ASU School of Music pursuing a degree in Music Education/Choral Music. After his first year, he switched his major to Vocal Performance.

After college Bob worked for almost 20 years as a music director for various churches in the greater Phoenix area. He has done everything from Gregorian chant and traditional hymns to contemporary worship songs, Gospel and world music styles. He’s worked with large, formal choirs and small orchestral ensembles as well. From modern worship bands to youth and children’s choirs. He has since been teaching voice, guitar, piano and music theory to individuals and groups.