Meet the Author

Born in Tucson, Arizona, and spending most of his life in the Midwestern United States, Dr. J. Richard Freese’s musical interest started in late high school when he began to teach himself how to play the electric guitar. He subsequently earned music composition degrees at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Truman State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Freese’s professional activities have focused on education, church music, and composition. As an educator, he has taught students of all ages and interests in one-on-one music lessons (guitar, bass, piano, theory), classrooms and workshops, and online courses. His original compositions (choral, instrumental, electronic) have been performed throughout the United States in settings including art exhibition openings, theater productions, worship services, music festivals, and concert halls.

Outside of music and education, pursuits and hobbies include art, reading, video games, and spending time with family.