Aaron Thacker is a classical solo and collaborative pianist, as well as an operatic baritone and countertenor. He has been playing piano for twenty-one years, beginning with his granddad's instruction. He moved to Baltimore last August to pursue two master's degrees at Peabody Conservatory in piano and voice, respectively. Previously, he studied both philosophy and women's studies at UNC Chapel Hill and plans to continue pursuing a career in opera while being a freelance musician in Maryland.