Alex started music in 7th grade with a teacher named Ken Wilson, who was gracious enough to let Alex do chores to pay for lessons. He studied at University of Lynchburg for 2 years under Ed McKinis, Brian Mesko, Chris Sharpe, Chris McGee, and Johnson Scott. Alex then transferred to the Los Angeles College of Music, and took classes with Jerry Watts Jr., John Avila (of Oingo Boingo), Peter Boscovich, Key Kim, Marke Brown, Tim Landers (Billy Cobham, Al di Meloa), Steve Jenkins, and Steve Billman. He has been in ensembles directed by Mitch Foreman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Brian Pezzone (Animaniacs), Carlos Campos, and Steve Pemberton. He graduated this past March of 2022, and has his sights eventually set on Nashville, but for the time being, Roanoke is home, and he is wanting to get back into the community and play.
