Do you play an instrument? If so, what kind(s) and for how long?
I started playing clarinet and moved to the oboe. The band needed tuba players, so I picked up the tuba for marching band. I played bassoon throughout high school and majored in it in college. I'm a serviceable rhythm guitar player- I prefer playing 12-string acoustic. I'm a better piano player and I prefer it to all other instruments these days.
Can you sing? What is your octave range and voice type (i.e. tenor, alto, etc.)?
I am a tenor. I've been singing since I was a little kid. I also majored in voice in college. My "chest voice" range is B an octave below middle C to C# an octave above middle C. With falsetto, I can go fairly high, however I don't really prefer my falsetto voice.
Do you write songs? Just music? Only lyrics?
I have many songs under my belt. My band released two CD's- both to not much acclaim, although I am proud of them. The music industry is all who you know and has nothing to do with talent.
Have you ever dreamt of or seriously considered being a musician?
I was a working musician supported by my day job for 15 years. Sometimes fun, sometimes not so fun. It's not all it's cracked up to be. Again, unless you have connections or don't mind sacrificing your muse to banality, the music business is not for you.
What genre of music would you prefer to create?
You can hear what I created here:
my music