My musical path started in Kiev, Ukraine, where I was born. Since the age of 5, I attended a musical school where I played instruments, sang in the choir, and studied music theory. After moving to the United States nearly 15 years ago, I started taking vocal lessons and listening to various metal bands. I really enjoyed power metal and after a friend's invitation tried out for my first band . Even though it was not power metal, it was great experience for performing live and recording.

Dreaming of being a part of a power metal project, I got together with another musician friend Yuri (Operatika's Drummer) and Bill (Operatika's guitarist) in 2002. Everyone liked the idea of starting a band and that's how Operatika was born. Soon after, I started taking more professional vocal lessons. They have taught me a lot and encouraged me to pursue my own sound and style of singing. I am thankful for this special talent and happy that now I can give even more to all of our listeners.