Many thanks to (in chronological order)...

From the Early Years:
Mom, who first provided the battered old upright piano to whet my appetite, and later, at great sacrifice, the Conn organ as a leap of faith that I might actually learn to play.

Mrs. Betty Crawford - Piano player at Bethel Baptist Church, Emporia, KS (late 60's), who inspired me with her "honky-tonk" style.

Larry Dase - A gifted guitar player; my first "band-mate" in the early 70's, who taught me how to play along with others, and taught me chords, one string at a time.

The Later Years:
Terry Maxfield, Owner of Audio Lite Sound & Lighting, who during the "Disco Years", introduced me to the technical world of music, and taught me about Hz, KHz, DB's, input to output, and how to make it all sound good. (And to NEVER cross your screwdriver across the capacitors of a BGW 750 amp!)

Barry Lipkin at Synthony Music in Phoenix, AZ, who sold me my first keyboard-synthesizer and mixer, and introduced me to the world of MIDI.

Mike Busbee - The most gifted & talented musician, writer, producer, I know. The first person I shared my dream with, of a music studio back in 1996. Thanks for being my friend & inspiration. I WILL see you on the Grammy's or Dove's someday! (and I still want to be your personal Chef!)

Oscar Desrosier & Joe Sweet, who, out of desperation, drafted me to play for their youth praise brand, creating the spark that eventually led to my fire for youth-oriented praise music, leading to one of the greatest experiences of my life - performing at a youth rally with "Sweet Salvation", an awesome, one time only, 15-pc praise band.

Kevin Toqe - A young, skilled & gifted musician whose frequent visits to my front door at night inspired my concept of a youth-oriented, practice space outreach. (Now if you can only convince your parents to let you come visit!).

Mom (again!), who continues to support & believe in me, and through whose unconditional generosity, my keyboard collection continues to grow. Thanks Mom! (I need more microphones!).

And Finally... the Shepherd's in Good Shepherd's Studio:
Brian Shepard, my former Pastor of Worship at Clayton Valley Church in Concord, CA., who recognized my burning desire to play, and allowed me to experience the joy of worshiping through music by playing in the Praise Band. If it wasn't for his support, mentoring, patience, and love, I would not have been inspired to embark on this venture. Thank you for giving me the chance to play, and all that you have taught and shared with me, including your passion for recording, and all our late nite pie!

And of course, most of all...
Thank you to THE Good Shepherd, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whose grace and unconditional love has provided me the means to pursue this venture. To God goes all the glory!