About The Online Metronome
A story about learning how to practice—and why it matters.
Where It Started
I grew up in a small town in South Louisiana. My parents weren't musicians, and access to high-quality music education wasn't a given. There were no practice apps, no online tools, and very few people who could explain how to practice—only that you should.
Music became the place where I belonged. Through band, I found structure, discipline, and community. More importantly, I learned how to work toward something slowly and deliberately. That skill—learning how to practice—changed everything.
The Musical Journey
Music ultimately paid my way through college. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Louisiana State University, where I studied music education with Dr. James Byo and presented a lecture on incorporating chamber music into middle school band programs. I later completed a Master's degree in Music Performance at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, studying French horn with Greg Flint.
Along the way, I had the privilege of studying at the Aspen Music Festival with my brass quintet, performing with professional orchestras including the Louisiana Philharmonic and Milwaukee Symphony, and serving as a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra. I also spent several years teaching music in the Houston area, working directly with students who—like I once did—wanted to improve but didn't always know the most effective way to get there.
Learning How to Practice
Over time, I realized something important:
Music didn't just teach me how to play an instrument. It taught me how to practice.
That skill has shaped every part of my life since. It's how I approach problems, break them into manageable pieces, seek feedback, reflect honestly, and improve over time. Those same habits are what allowed me to transition into my current career, where I also hold a Master's degree in Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology.
The Online Metronome exists because I believe learning how to practice is a life skill.
Whether you're working on a scale, preparing for an audition, or learning something entirely outside of music, the process is the same: understand the problem, slow it down, focus on the fundamentals, and measure progress honestly.
This site is my attempt to give today's students the tools I wish I had growing up—tools that support thoughtful, intentional practice, grounded in real musical experience and built with modern technology.
If something lives on this site, it's because it's something I believe in—and something I would have wanted as a student myself.
Where I Am Now
Today, I work in banking, where I lead marketing, data, and product strategy—helping teams make better decisions using a mix of creativity, analytics, and systems thinking. While the industry is different, the core skill is the same: thoughtful practice. Define the problem, test ideas, measure results, reflect honestly, and improve.
Outside of work, I live in the mountains of western North Carolina with my wife and our dog. The slower pace and natural surroundings are a constant reminder of why intentional effort matters—and why progress doesn't have to be rushed to be meaningful.
The Online Metronome sits at the intersection of everything I care about: music, learning, technology, and the belief that how you practice matters just as much as what you practice.