I started playing guitar in middle school after failed attempts at violin and piano (Mom made me do it!).  I fell hard for the instrument right away–stayed up all night playing and never wanted to go to school, until I realized I could find potential band mates there.  I formed and played in countless original and cover bands throughout high school and college until finally starting Chorduroy when I graduated.  That was the first band I ever supported myself with full-time.  After leaving Chorduroy, Chris Louie and I formed Element K and are still plugging along!