 He grew up listening to Broadway musicals, Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men, and Brian McKnight.Seeing his potential as a singer, he was sent to undergo voice lessons at St. Scholastica's College's Conservatory of Music.He also received vocal training from Trumpets Playshop, Sweet Plantado, Mon Faustino, Audie Gemora, Freddie Santos, and Carlo Orosa.