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My Story

Rick is a composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist. He is able to fuse the sounds of the Native American flute with the ethereal sounds of analogue synthesizers, piano, and percussion. 

He started his musical career at 15, playing in rock and blues bands. He was inspired by a variety of musicians and musical genres and was able to be exposed to different cultures through his travels.


 His arrangements and compositions reflect a world mix of instruments and rhythm yet his blues background can still be heard. His spiritually  continues to be an ongoing process, with much growth and appreciation for what the universe has given to us.


Rick learned to appreciate the subtle energies at work in the universe. Shifts in direction for his music came about through exposure to studies on the neurological effects of sound. Yoga and meditation led Rick to expand his exploration of music and the connections between physiology, physical and spiritual essence. — he has been composing, arranging and performing ambient and world music ever since.