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Hobbies

A behind-the-scenes look into how I spend my time outside of my career.

Welcome!

Having recently launched this page, I wanted to introduce this section to any curious visitors that may be passing by.

Here, you'll find a collection of interesting hobbies and passions that I spend my personal time embarking on

Guitar Covers

My current goal is to record and create full guitar covers of the album Koi No Yokan by Deftones

I am committed to delivering high-quality renditions of the playing, tone recreation, and overall sound of the album in an attempt to fulfill several goals:

1. Learn a full album that I enjoy -- both rhythm and lead guitar parts -- to the extent where I can accurately play them live

2. Challenge myself by struggling to play songs a notch my skill level in order to sharpen up my abilities through consistent and effective practice.

3. Struggle through the process of tone-matching the guitar tracks. I am using different equipment than what was used in the album's recording, and learning to replicate the tones as closely as possible has taught me a TON about how EQ shaping and effects pedals work.

I take great pride in my work, and pushing myself to upload and publicize my progress gives me the pressure I need to ensure nothing but the highest quality gets released to the world, as it is a reflection of myself and my work.

Outdoor Walking / Traveling

An aspect of my life that has really become a priority in the last few years is exercise and health. Although I work out several days a week, sticking to a consistent and effective weightlifting routine, walking outdoors when the weather is warm and brisk is a feeling like none other. However, it's the sense of adventure that fuels my ambition to walk and explore the world around me.

Put simply, my biggest incentive for taking these walks isn't just the exercise; it's the opportunity to explore a piece of the world from a human level. Wandering through an unfamiliar park, city, neighborhood, cliffside, overlook viewpoint, or trail by foot is a euphoric experience. Admiring the architecture of buildings, the engineering and design of systems, the foliage, the people, and the means of life is simply a wonder of its own. Although, as thrilling as it is to soak everything in within the moment, capturing a stellar photo or a cinematic video of the ambiance creates a lasting memory that can be shared.