There he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in Marysville, California. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as Cameo, Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds.
He began his musical journey by attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in Marysville, California, where he collaborated with various ensembles such as Cameo, Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds.