John started composing music in the 8th grade...

• Studied composition with Karel Husa at Cornell University and Dr. William Klenz at the State University of New York in Binghamton
  
  
• BMI Songwriter and Publisher affiliate since 1979
  
  
• Theme and incidental music for PBS Children's TV series Raisin' Up
  
  
• Song "Man Alive" selected for compilation CD now distributed in U.S. and Europe
  
  
• Composed score for feature film, Captiva
  
  
• 1st Prize in Austin Songwriters Competition
  
  
• Judge's Awards for Florida Song and Billboard Magazine competitions
  
  
• Song "Common Man" used in the musical "Aussie Song"