Nathan grew up in Modesto, California. During his childhood he and his siblings experienced homelessness, abuse and neglect, spent time in foster care, and were impacted by his parents’ drug and alcohol abuse. Music was the thread that ran through all these experiences. His mom was a musician and gave him a harmonica when he was 7 so he could perform with her. For several years, Nathan, his mom, and younger sister were on “tour”, living out of their car, couch surfing, and playing in bars. Nathan experienced the power of performing, feeling the audience respond to music, and seeing the tip jar filling up. As a kid, a full tip jar meant they would have a better dinner and not just the cheapest item on a fast food menu. During his childhood he was also exposed to different instruments through his mom’s friends and boyfriends and discovered jamming. 

During his teen years, Nathan got kicked out of all the schools in the city and his foster care placement. He played drums and bass with friends in multiple groups and started working construction to support himself. While playing with friends in a garage band Nathan was signed by a label and went on tour with a metal band. Nathan played various instruments in countless bands as a teenager and young adult, at times playing music every day of the week, crossing genres, and adapting to the needs of each group. After seeing his harmonica hero, Adam Gusso, playing his harmonica and a kick drum on the streets of Memphis, Nathan started experimenting with playing multiple instruments at the same time and the one-man-band was born.

Nathan has continued to write, and perform music throughout California and beyond with his handmade one man band gear which allows him to play guitar, harmonica, drums, and sing at the same time. He still works construction sometimes and stays in touch with a vast network of friends he has made over the years. He loves to adventure outdoors in a kayak or on a snowboard. Nathan contributes to many communities, hosting a huge camp at the Strawberry Music Festival that is known for serving Bloody Marys to the entire festival. 

The Music Library comes from Nathan’s desire to live in a world where people can play instruments even though they can’t afford them.