Ch 01
Early Life
I was born in Newton, Massachusetts on September 1, 1995. My parents, David and Patricia, were both doctors. My mom was a pediatrician and my dad was a psychiatrist. When I was three, we moved to Harvard, Massachusetts, and not long after, my brother Josh was born. On paper, everything looked stable. But growing up, I didn’t see much of my parents. My mom worked long hours in Worcester, and my dad’s schedule was unpredictable. They were usually home on weekends, but during the week it was mostly babysitters. I remember having this quiet anxiety that they might not come home. It was never loud or dramatic, just always there in the background. They showed love in other ways. We always had things, gifts, whatever we needed. But it never really replaced their presence. I think that is where a lot of my attachment issues started. I got used to people not being there. Music was one of the few things that felt steady. My dad would play James Taylor or John Mayer in the car, and those moments meant a lot to me. It was one of the only times I felt like I had his full attention. No distractions, no rushing somewhere else. Just being there.
Ch 02
Growing Up
As a kid, I didn’t really fit in. I spent a lot of time alone, wandering in the woods, messing around with bugs, just existing in my own world. I tried to connect with people, but it never really stuck. Eventually I stopped trying as hard and just got used to being on my own. When I was around 13, I was sent to a private school because I was struggling academically. That is when I really started getting into guitar. I was not athletic or social, so I put everything into music. While other kids were playing sports, I would sit in the music room for hours and practice. After that, I went through a wilderness program, and then an even stricter school. I could not see my friends or family for months at a time. No internet, limited phone calls, constant structure. It was isolating in a way that is hard to explain unless you have been there. Both schools were all boys, so my world got even smaller. So I did what I knew how to do. I played. I learned everything I could. Black Veil Brides, Falling in Reverse, Pierce the Veil, Killswitch Engage, Iron Maiden, Metallica. Even darker stuff like Woods of Ypres. Music became the only place where I could actually process anything. I was a sad kid. Not in a loud way, just in a quiet, constant way. Every year, I would catch myself wishing I could go back and live it again differently. Like if I had the awareness I have now, maybe it would have felt less lonely. Or maybe I would have understood what was happening while it was happening.
Ch 03
Finding My Sound
Placeholder text for discovering synths, atmosphere, genre blending, and first releases.
Ch 04
Refining My Sound
Placeholder text for growth, craft, better production, and artistic identity.
Ch 05
The Future of Chroma Glow
Placeholder text for where the project is going next, upcoming work, and long-term vision.