Dug has loved playing music since he was 6 years old. He started out on piano, and then learned later to play drums, guitar, bass, and mandolin. He has so much passion for songwriting, and is always looking to improve himself and his music. Dug has always felt that talents are given to us for specific purposes. His purpose is to enrich the lives of others through music and influence. Most artists want fame and fortune for themselves, and that is obvious in the music industry at large. Dug wishes to make a difference in the world by showing that the more he gets, the more he will give back. "We are all in this together."