Perry began singing solos at the age of 3. He has taught and sung professionally for more than 55 years. His teaching experience includes directing high school choral music programs and church music programs, and he is retired from teaching voice for 22 years at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California. Perry graduated in music from Chapman University and holds his master's degree from the University of Southern California. His solo experience covers a wide range of musical styles from jazz to oratorio to singing the Celebrant's part in Leonard Bernstein's “Mass” to singing barbershop harmony in Disneyland’s Dapper Dans. Mr. Carter is a Voice Specialist and founder of VOCALiNSPIRATIONS™, a comprehensive voice program specializing in authentic voice development.