Ra’Quan’s parents wisely recognized his musical talent and started him on piano lessons when he was four years old. At 14, he started playing in church, eventually becoming director of the Youth Choir, and was a standout musician with the Jazz and Symphonic bands in high school. At 19, he started playing with the Levites, whose repertoire encompassed Hip Hop, R&B, Neo Soul, and Rap. In addition to Variable Elements, he also plays with Funkatorium, Carla Gamble, and numerous other bands and musicians in the Delaware Valley. He currently resides in Philadelphia.