A Colorado native, Ralph studied music with an emphasis in piano at the College of Music, University of Colorado with world-renowned emeritus piano professor Robert Spillman.  His experience includes live performance, composition and orchestration as well as extensive training in related software programs. He has worked on projects for Viacom, Polaris, Jeff Smith and Discovery Zone. Ralph is a member of CITA, BMI and ICVM. He has performed for a former Senator and with Steven Stills of Crosby, Stills and Nash. He has also worked with songwriter Steven Allen Davis. Ralph has a deep understanding of the artist’s heart and temperament, their need to belong and be released to create in their areas of strength. Ralph is presently a composer and music score specialist for his company OakTree Music and Managing Director and founder of Inspire Theater Company.  He has been a piano and vocal instructor in the community for several years and is the co-owner of Music@Mainstreet.