A.J. grew up in South Portland, Maine, and developed a love for vocal music from a young age. From elementary school onward, he regularly sang in choirs and played in musicals/opera. A.J. graduated from Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania with a B.M. in Music Therapy (’19) and later moved to Boston in 2021. From his previous work, A.J. has extensive experience using music to support early childhood development from ages 0-5. He has worked all across the age range in various settings including homes, PreK-12 schools, adult day programs, and long-term care facilities. He believes in applying a very humanistic music-centered approach to his practice as a therapist. He is beyond thrilled to contribute to CMCB’s mission of providing equitable access to music-based services within his now-local communities. Outside of work, A.J. loves to participate in community theater, play with creative writing, and attend renaissance faires.