Podgorski began playing guitar at age nine, studying under Janet Robin, a student of Randy Rhoads. He became obsessed with the instrument, and just a year later performed “Eruption” by Eddie Van Halen at his elementary school’s string performance. The recorded performance went viral on YouTube, gaining over ten million views. At age ten, he began busking on the streets of downtown Burbank to save for better equipment. Within a year, he was able to buy his first Gibson Les Paul in Alpine White, honoring Randy Rhoads. By age eleven, he was an artist for Taylor Guitars, Fender Guitars, Schecter Guitars, and Dunlop. At age twelve, he performed at the Randy Rhoads Remembered show in Anaheim, California, in front of thousands, earning the nickname “Randy Rhoads’ grand student.”

At age fifteen, Podgorski was encouraged by world-renowned guitarist Christopher Parkening to begin studying classical guitar after Parkening heard his first album. He began studying under Kevin Enstrom, adjunct professor of guitar at Pepperdine University. In 2020, he was accepted into the classical guitar department under Parkening at Pepperdine. After graduating from Pepperdine University in May 2024, he continued his studies at the University of Southern California (USC), which he is set to complete in the fall of 2026.

Podgorski has an extensive catalog of music released under his name. His first project, Limitless, was released in December 2016 at age fifteen. Limitless is an instrumental metal record influenced by artists such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson. His next record, Villa-Lobos: 5 Preludes, was released in November 2020, marking his first classical release and establishing his reputation in the classical music scene. The following year, he released a record with fellow Pepperdine student Nolan Harvel. Together, they formed The Pacific Duo and recorded their first EP, The Pacific Duo: A Debut, consisting of traditional works for two guitars.