After enrolling in the performing arts program at Nauma Highschool, he started studying jazz and classical guitar.
[2] After two years he decided to move to the US to continue his studies at University of North Texas, under the guidance of Fred Hamilton and Lynn Seaton.
In 2001 he moved to New York City to attend Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with Chris Rosenberg, Dave Liebman, Garry Dial and Phil Markowtiz.
He finished his Master’s Degree in 2003 and has since the lived in New York, working as a professional musician, covering many styles of music.
He is also a part of the Nate Smith Quartet, Randal and the Matt Grason project, and the Gulbrandsen/Yonezawa Duo, performing at venues like Smoke, Detour, B.B Kings Blues Bar, Kavehaz, Scandinavia House, Blues Alley and Hard Rock Cafe.