Hi, I'm Forrest!

and this is me in a nutshell 🥜


As an award-winning composer and music educator with a background in web development, I am committed to creating inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse learning needs. Through my immersive sonic experiences and individualized instruction, I strive to foster a deep connection to music for all students, regardless of their abilities or challenges.

And here's some more info about me 😁


I am a composer and music educator based in San Francisco, California. Music has always been a huge part of my life, and I'm passionate about making it accessible to as many people as possible.

When I'm not composing, I love to indulge in some of my hobbies like Dungeons & Dragons 🎲, World of Warcraft 🕹, and spending time with my dog, Fillmore 🐶. It's important to me to have a balanced life both inside and outside of my work

I was inspired to pursue composition because I wanted to create unique and accessible sonic experiences. Over the years, I've been fortunate enough to win various academic and music-related awards. However, I'm most proud of my projects that aim to bring the joy of music to as broad of an audience as possible. I was inspired to pursue composition because I wanted to create unique and accessible sonic experiences.

Over the years, I've been fortunate enough to win various academic and music-related awards. However, I'm most proud of my projects that aim to bring the joy of music to as broad of an audience as possible. As a music educator, I firmly believe that people are inherently more musical than they give themselves credit for. My goal is to empower listeners, performers, and students to explore the depths of their musicality. I aspire to inspire a new generation of musically fascinated people to have a broader definition and appreciation of music. I'm excited to share my music and education with you, and I hope to connect with you on this musical journey.

Can you tell me more about accessibility? 🤓


As someone who has a passion for music, I believe that accessibility in music is crucial for empowering individuals who may have been alienated by the rigidities of Western traditions. Personally, I have encountered barriers to accessing music due to my dyslexia, but through soul searching, I have found ways to make the music notation process more accessible for myself. This has inspired me to create music that removes literacy as a barrier to entry for performers and provides a unique sonic experience for those who tune in.

I believe that promoting accessibility in music can benefit society as a whole by inspiring people to acknowledge and celebrate their innate musicality. By making performance, notation, and means of listening to music more accessible, we can create a more inclusive and equitable world where everyone has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music.


If you've gotten this far...

Congratulations!

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Thank you for taking the time to get to know me a bit better. In celebration, let's take a look at a few of the occasions where I've been acknowledged for my work over the years 😀.