Aaron Gooding Jr. was born and raised in Philadelphia, Philadelphia. He grew up in Philadelphia’s public school system where he began studying music and playing the viola. Gooding ...view moreAaron Gooding Jr. was born and raised in Philadelphia, Philadelphia. He grew up in Philadelphia’s public school system where he began studying music and playing the viola. Gooding earned a bachelor’s degree in music at Mansfield University. Since 2007, he has taught private and class string lessons.view less