When invited to be the music director of the Life Teen program at St. Ann's Parish in Marietta, Georgia, Ed discovered that composing music for liturgy was a major source of new life and excitement for his faith.

Ed's background includes private study of the piano and a degree in music theory from Georgia State University in Atlanta. A native of Ohio, Ed began playing for the liturgy at the age of 15 when his family moved to Georgia.

Along with his wife, Karen, and other outstanding musicians, Ed has developed a model liturgy program for teenagers. He is talented and dynamic and has written some powerful music for youth.