Adam has been a musician the majority of his life and has taught music professionally for over 10 years. Growing up, he was fascinated by the guitar, making it his main instrument and playing in a family trio with two older brothers. Along with regular study in lessons, Adam gained experience playing gigs through high school, connecting him with a valuable music community and jazz scene which he would be a part of throughout his college years studying jazz and classical music at the UMKC Conservatory of Music. After attending university, Adam became a staple guitarist in the live music scene playing jazz, soul/R&B, funk, hip hop and electronic music as well as working regularly as a session guitarist and self produced artist.