He has a B.M. and M.M. in Piano Performance from the University of Richmond and a D.M.A. from the University of Texas. Dr. Haydon is engaged in a varied professional career as a jazz/classical pianist. He has also been working as a freelance pianist in Atlanta since 1988 and is an expert in MIDI/synthesizer applications. He has also played with many renowned jazz artists including: Joe Henderson, Eddie Daniels, Randy Brecker, Paul McCandless, and John Hart.