"When I was young, my goals were definite. As time went on, my dreams grew infinite…"  Lyrics from “ I Wouldn’t Change a Thing” Ed Alto
 

     Artist, Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Author
Several years ago I made a life changing decision. I retired from engineering to pursue my passions. Today I am a singer/songwriter, an artist, and author.

Music - The Singer/Songwriter/Musician
My music career began as the lead guitar player of “The MOZAIC”, a popular Long Island New York rock band. After a few years I began playing solo and continued to develop my own sound and style. I enjoyed the challenges of being a solo-singer/guitarist, covering a wide range of contemporary artists.Soon I began to write my own music, and throughout the years I have written many songs and continue to develop my own style.

Through my music I work to create a unique sound by combining my guitar techniques, words, voice, and positive outlook on life. During the past year I took some of those songs to a recording studio and completed my first CD "Every Ordinary Day"

The Artist
I have always been passionate about art but while working, hadn’t allowed myself the time to pursue art with the intensity that it requires. As an artist I’ve discovered how to see the world in different ways. You analyze how light reacts on objects, how water moves, and the complexity of color. As an artist you attempt to isolate a time in space and invoke an interest and emotion using various media. The challenge as an artist is to observe, improvise, and create a work of art that instills such an emotion in a viewer be it excitement, comfort, fear, anger, curiosity, etc.

My style will continue to develop as I investigate the diverse options that art provides. I hope this diversity hits a nerve in you as you view my art.

The Author
I have been writing for years, mostly songs and music. I discovered that I can tell stories not only through my music but also by writing books. I have recently published my first novel titled “Over the Border” on smashwords.com. Writing “Over the Border” has opened up an exciting new and creative venue for me. As a result, I am working on another book “Deception Factor” which is in the editing stages and will be available soon.

Ed Alto