Interests

Adam began playing guitar as a young boy, learning fingerpicking from his father — working through pieces like "Blackbird" and developing an early appreciation for the acoustic guitar's expressive range.

During graduate school at Purdue University, he became more serious about the instrument, dedicating real time to technique and repertoire. His time at the University at Buffalo deepened his influences further — attending Ani DiFranco concerts there introduced him to her distinctive slap-picking style, which left a lasting mark on his playing.

More recently, Adam has focused on emulating the acoustic work of contemporary artists, always returning to the fundamentals his father first taught him.

Growing up in Rochester, sailing on Lake Ontario was a frequent pastime. The water was always close — part of the texture of everyday life in a lakeside city.

After college and graduate school, Adam reconnected with sailing and met his wife Renee, who shared his enthusiasm for the water. Together they purchased their first boat while living near Washington, DC, keeping it on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay and visiting most weekends to enjoy the water and wind.

A pivotal trip to the British Virgin Islands in December 2000 confirmed that their passion for sailing was enduring. The experience convinced them to upgrade to a larger vessel and commit to the life more fully.

The Adirondack Mountains hold a special place for Adam — a landscape of wilderness, quiet, and challenge that provides a necessary counterpoint to urban life.

Whether hiking the high peaks, paddling remote ponds, or simply spending time off the grid, the Adirondacks represent a commitment to the natural world and to the kind of presence that only comes away from screens and schedules.