Growing up in the small town of Avondale, Newfoundland, Canada, I always had an interest in music and started playing the guitar at age 12. By the time I was 14, I was playing for two masses every Saturday and Sunday.

This was probably the beginning of my interest in gospel music and a realization of its impact on people. The positive feedback became the seed needed for a young boy to gain confidence in his music ability. Looking back now, I think the Lord was just laying the groundwork for my own music. I felt a real joy back then playing this music and I still feel it today.

I also realized at a young age the importance of God and family, and how the two are intertwined. This still remains with me today.