Welcome to Recycled Rhythm Inc

     I am grateful to have the resources and the love and support of my family so we can all be a blessing to special needs children everywhere. I am inspired to find, repair polish and bring new life into as many instruments as I can get my hands on; then find as many children as I possibly can to introduce them to the scientifically proven benefits of music therapy.

     When I was 5 years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD, then, at age 16, I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. After rounds of testing, I went back to the doctor and he talked a lot about the results. I understood the diagnosis, but I was absolutely determined to let nothing hold me back. I pushed myself harder, I studied harder, I practiced harder.

     When you see me you might see an awkward teen, and unless I tell you, you might not ever know that I have autism. This is and has been the case most of my life. I was relentlessly bullied (from young and old alike) almost daily at school since I was in 3rd grade. Instead of being resentful or retaliating, I chose to forgive and love harder. As a result of pressing harder I became an honor student, my talents as a musician steadily increased and I recently graduated from Fire Academy.

     Percussion has been my comfort and my outlet, my heart's desire is simply to be a blessing and to make a difference in someone's life. Having first hand experience regarding the benefits music therapy has on children with autism, as well as children with special needs, I felt moved to help. I started Recycled Rhythm so that other children could have the same outlet that I have had.