"I've been playing for 36 years, and teaching for 26. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Music Education, and a Master's (with honors) in Jazz Performance, so YES, I can teach you jazz. :) I've played in orchestras, jazz ensembles, ska bands, even a jazz-punk band, and done extensive studio work, and I bring all of that to my lessons.

I believe in saying "yes' to every musical opportunity. By doing that, I've opened myself to a wider musical world, and had amazing experiences. I encourage my students to do the same.

My style of teaching is to constantly reinforce the fundamentals of playing and musicianship, while keeping the atmosphere light and fun. My standards are very high, but that doesn't mean I squash you for making mistakes. We're human, it happens. A mistake is a chance to sharpen our skills, and sometimes the best moments in the lesson come right after a stumble.

If you want to be first chair, let's do it. If you want to learn to play a jazz solo, let's get to work. If you're retired and want to learn an instrument, I'd love to help you. I'm looking forward to helping you achieve whatever goal you have." less...