At 14, I began studying classical guitar under the tutelage of Mr. Ronald Ayre (ARCT). Studied under Mr. Ayre for 4 years and completed a Grade 10 in the Royal Conservatory program.
Attended the Musician’s Institute in Hollywood Calif. (G.I.T.) at age 17.
Have played with a number of diverse local bands ranging from contemporary and classic rock acts to tribute acts (Hollywood Vampires Tribute to Alice Cooper & Rory Allen’s Tribute to Elvis Presley) to contemporary country acts (CMT’s - Melainie Laine).
Provided freelance Engineering work for various studios around Sask. (Freedom Sound Studio, Touchwood Studio, and Sound Edge Studio).
Spent 4 years at Talking Dog Post and Sound Studio where my responsibilities included: Bg’s, SFX, Dialog Editing and Mixing for film, television, and commercials.
Started my own studio venture, B-Rad Studio, in the fall of 2002.
- Recorded/Mixed and Mastered Donny Parenteau’s “The Great Unknown” album that garnered a nomination for "Engineer of the Year" award at the Canadian Aboriginal Awards in 2005.
- Producer/Engineer/Mixer for SCMA "Album of the Year" Faster Gun’s “Back Again”
- Engineer for John Corbett (Aiden’s Sex and City) for the track “Ain’t No Trouble to Me” ( a tune written by Jon Randall/Guy Clark) which was released on the Nashville compilation cd “For Kates Sake”. This was Produced by Garry W. Tallent (from Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band) and Billy Block.
- Also won the VH-1 International Song writing contest Pop Song Category for the month of February 2007 with the song “Falling” written by Melissa Mannett and Myself.
- Also a Featured Artist for World Renown Software Plugin Company “Roger Nichols Digital”.
- Recorded and Engineered tracks on Frank Black’s 93-03 Album. Frank is from the legendary band Pixies.
- Creator of the Canadian Nashville Express Program. Through my friend Billy Block, we are able to offer Showcasing/Radio Interview/Gigging/Songwriting and much more in Nashville; Tennessee.
- 2009 Winner of SCMA "Studio of the Year"
