"I'm Principal Trumpet of the Southwest Michigan Symphony and a trumpet with the Kalamazoo Symphony Brass Quintet. I've also played with the Symphonies of Phoenix, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Jackson, West Michigan, along with many others. I've also had the pleasure to share the stage with Mannheim Steamroller, Celtic Woman, Marie Osmond, and Leela James. I also enjoy performing works for trumpet and organ, having performed multiple organ and trumpet recitals over the years.

When I won my audition with Southwest, I kept in mind this simple principle...play the basics extremely well.: Sound, intonation, rhythm, articulation, musicality. This is what I base my teaching style around. I've found one of the best ways to improve is moving slightly beyond your comfort and breaking things down to their elements. Just of few of the methods I use are Cichowicz, Stamp, Clark, Bousquet, Arban, Brandt, etc. Everyone has a different approach and I tailor each lesson to each individual student.

I want my student to benefit as much as possible by the resources and mentoring I provide. I can provide the needed information but I can't substitute the work that needs to be done to get to that next level." less...