Sean's musical career began at the age of nine with a rented instrument and group lessons at Reifsnyder's Music Shop in Ottumwa, Iowa, an incubator for many local musicians. His interest continued and began private lessons with Ottumwa's very own, Tony Blew.

While living in Fort Smith, Arkansas he began taking lessons with guitarist extraordinaire, Gary Hutchison. Gary plays many styles and was himself studying classical guitar with a gentleman, the late Paul Mendy. It was the introduction to Paul that changed his musical direction and introduced him to the rich tradition of the classical guitar - its music, composers, styles, and techniques.

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Through Paul Mendy, he was introduced to Dr. Charles Wolzien, Head of Guitar Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Here he completed undergraduate studies in Guitar Performance and was the recipient of the Ted and Nancy Anderson Music Award, one of the most prestigious awards offered by the College of Music. There were many opportunities to study with visiting faculty from around the world such as James Reid, University of Idaho; Michael Cedric Smith, CUNY; Greg Pikler, Sydney Conservatorium.

He then continued to graduate guitar course work at the University of Denver under the direction of Ricardo Iznaola, Chair of the Strings Department and renowned pedagogue. Again, there were many opportunities to study with performers from around the world such as Jonathan Leathwood, University of Denver; Roland Dyens, Conservatoire de Paris; Benjamin Verdery, Yale University.

Sean has worked as a contract musician for the classical music station of Denver, KVOD, and was a featured performer on The University of Colorado, Artist Series. His performances have been aired over the Colorado Public Radio and Television Networks.