He began learning to play at an early age and went on to perform blues and rock in local bands throughout high school and college. Because of his father's background in the military, Aaron moved all around the United States and eventually to Munich, Germany where he met keyboardist Jordan Feinstein who was then attending University of Maryland overseas' campus. The two musicians formed a friendship and musical bond that continues to thrive, culminating in "The Ritual." They also attended Boston's Berklee College of Music together in the mid-nineties.