Meet Thomas!

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Thomas has loved all things music since he was a kid. Encouraged by his mother, who was also a performer, Thomas pursued singing and theater throughout his youth and into college.

Thomas moved to Washington to attend Pacific Lutheran University for his undergrad, where he graduated with degrees in music and theater. Thomas studied both classical and theatrical voice, participating in choir, theater, and opera programs. Since graduating, Thomas has continued performing in the Puget Sound Area. Notable credits include Sister Act, Anastasia, and Grease!

Outside of music, Thomas loves to cook, spend time with friends, and wander around grocery stores. He enjoys taking breaks from the Washington rain to travel home to Hawaii to see his family as often as possible. His fiancee, Sarah, is a huge part of keeping Mori's Studio up and running; if you ever participate in a show or camp Thomas is involved in, you can expect custom baked treats for every production.

More Than Just Performing

While in undergrad, Thomas found a passion for working with students and teaching that encouraged him to pursue teaching music after college.

Since graduating, Thomas has music directed and taught classes with local youth theater productions, including Lakewood Playhouse and Tacoma Musical Playhouse; he has music directed over 20 education productions! Thomas is also an instructor for private voice, piano, and ukelele at Live Music Academy located in Federal Way, WA, as well as teaching choir with the Tacoma Area Home School Band.

Thomas's philosophy for teaching music is to foster a safe environment for students to explore their musicality and individuality. He encourages students to not fear in potential success or failure and to take every opportunity as a chance to learn, grow, and thrive.