"Ive been singing since the age of 5."My Mother was a "Great Singer" and My Father was a "Master Musician(Harmonica Player/Percussionist)"&Minister"...Basically,I am a Self-taught "Alternative/Smooth Jazz/Pop/R&B/Gospel Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer/Writer. "Two of My Sons "Robby&"Timmy Payton are also Musicians&Writers.