Wally has a BM from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music where his concentration was jazz, improvisation and advanced theory. Before moving to Minnesota, he lived in Chicago for 8 years where he served as a worship pastor, taught piano, and played with some of the areas finest jazz musicians including: Mike Arnapol, Isham Jones, Steve Hunt, Chuck Webb, Richard Patterson, John Moulder, Frank Catalano, and Paul Wertico. Wally and his wife Shana have 3 children. He is currently the pastor for worship and small groups at All Nations Christian Fellowship in Brooklyn Center.