As a young man, he chose to become a musician—while on his way to interview for a job at an architecture firm, he attended a Serendipity Singers audition in New York City, borrowed a guitar, tried out, and was admitted to the group.
At a pivotal moment in his life, he decided on a path in music—while en route to a job interview at an architectural firm, he chanced upon a Serendipity Singers open audition in New York City, borrowed a guitar, gave it a try, and was welcomed into the group.