Born and raised in Sonoma County, Alex has spent the majority of his time studying music, digital media, and computer programming. In the early 2000s he discovered MIDI as a means of composing and arranging videogame music. He has learned instruments of all types, including: percussion, trumpet, trombone, french horn, piano, guitar, violin, clarinet, and saxophone. He is currently pursuing multiple music degrees, starting with music education, performance, and jazz studies with a primary focus on clarinet and saxophone.