Marty is a versatile musician and educator with a deep love for violin and guitar, which began with violin lessons at age 8. In high school, he played in the orchestra pit for Bye Bye Birdie. Influenced by the rock of the 1960s and 1970s and bluegrass, Marty studied under Julian Arron and performed with the Northeastern Illinois University Orchestra. He later honed his skills at the Old Town School of Folk Music, mastering mandolin, bluegrass fiddle, and folk guitar. Since 2008, Marty has been teaching and performing in San Diego, sharing his passion for music across genres.