Education
Trumpet Lessons:
I am a professional trumpeter available to teach all levels of trumpet with over 20 years experience. Beginners can benefit from learning proper fundamentals, Advanced students can learn from my orchestral, jazz, and world music experiences.
Education Portfolio:
Certifications:
Music Certification: K-12 Vocal/Instrumental/General
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Arizona
Education:
Master of Music (Music Performance) – Miami University – Oxford, OH
Bachelor of Music (Music Education) – Rowan University – Glassboro, NJ
Bachelor of Arts (K-6 Education) – Rowan University – Glassboro, NJ
A.A.S. in Music – SUNY Onondaga Community College – Syracuse, NY
Teaching Experience:
2000–Present:
Private Instrumental Music Teacher – Bucks County PA and surrounding area
One-on-one and group instrumental lessons for piano, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, trombone and general music.
Private lessons include: music listening and analyzation, music theory, student transcriptions, reflecting on student recordings, jazz improvisation, Smart Music, digital music composition, multi-track recording with Garageband, studio recitals, and local ensemble performances.
Continued growth and development of trumpet ensembles through my program Too Much Trumpet
2021-2023:
Instrumental/General Music Teacher – Girard College - Philadelphia, PA
4th-8th grade band teacher
Group lessons, one-on-one lessons, band practices and band concerts
5th-8th grade music teacher
Piano, guitar, music history, singing, Ukulele, and music theory lessons
2019-2020:
Instrumental Music Teacher – Glendale Public Schools - Glendale, AZ
5th-8th grade lesson and band teacher at two schools
Ran Pep bands, Trumpet Holiday ensemble and recording projects to keep the music alive during Covid
2018-2019:
Instrumental Music Teacher – Acton-Boxborough Schools - Acton, MA
5th-6th grade lesson and band teacher
Also running the schools elementary and middle school jazz band, a highschool jazz sextet and and a highschool trumpet ensemble.
Music coordinator and co-creator for the Middlesex Jazz Festival
2017-2018:
Instrumental Music Teacher – McAuliffe Charter School - Framingham, MA
6th-8th grade Band teacher.
I had 4 concerts with this group this year starting as a new program.
Instrumental Music Teacher – Making Music Matters via Boston Public Schools
Trumpet, clarinet and flute instructor for 3rd-5th grade classes
I had 11 concerts this year with this group including special concerts for pre-school’s children
Music coordinator for the Middlesex Jazz Festival7
2016-2017:
Instrumental Music Teacher – Westford Elementary Schools
Elementary Band teacher in Westford’s three elementary schools.
Teach band before school, mixed group lessons during the school day and taught a jazz repertoire class and a trumpet ensemble at the Westford Academy.
I had 15 concerts this year along with playing for special events in and and out-of-school.
Music coordinator for the Middlesex Jazz Festival
Helped create the Middlesex Jazz Festival this year with Chris Wixom
2013 - Piano Studio Masterclass
Taught 20 piano students how to play as an accompanist by arranging solo pieces, rehearsing the children, and then hosting a concert with the piano studio's teacher, Barbara Mohar.
2012–2016:
Substitute Teacher
Only music positions: active in all districts at the same time and still being requested
School Districts: Acton-Boxborough, Ayer-Shirley, Dracut, Natick, Carlisle, Nashoba Valley and Maynard.
Duties include: K-12 General Music, K-12 Instrumental Band, K-12 Choir
Long-Term Substitute Positions:
5-8 Instrumental Band - Carlisle Elementary/Middle School - Carlisle Public Schools
K-6 General Music - Gates Elementary School - Acton-Boxborough Public Schools
Summer 2010:
Guest Teacher in Bangalore/Chennai, India and Denpasar, Bali
Taught K-12 students trumpet and western music theory/notation that culminated with a group performance.
Worked with orphanages to expose children of India to western music and instruments.
Exposure to singing in the carnatic style and playing the Nagaswaram with daily lessons.
Exposure to performing Gamelan music and instruments.
Fall 2009–Spring 2011:
Graduate Assistant – Miami University – Oxford OH
Graduate Assistant to the jazz, recording, and brass departments.
Duties included: Directed jazz ensembles, jazz department librarian, logistics for out-of-state performances, assistant for undergraduate jazz history class, supervisor for recital recording studio, directed trumpet ensembles and master classes, arranged music for trumpet ensembles, one-on-one lessons for trumpet studio students, led sectionals for Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra.
2009 – Acton, MA
Performance and Education
Taught jazz to beginner musicians by addressing instrument fundamentals, music theory, and jazz standards.
Brought students to Acton Jazz Café’ to gain experience by performing with professional musicians.
2007 - Cherry Hill, NJ
Elementary Student Teaching
Cooperating teacher - Rich Beckman
2007 - Vineland, NJ
High School Student Teaching
Cooperating teacher - William McDevitt
2005 - North-Utica Senior Citizen Center
Elementary Summer School Program in Utica, NY
Music Director for more than forty students.
My role was to inspire students and increase their interest in music.
I taught both individual and group lessons on the full spectrum of musical instruments.
2004 - North-Utica Senior Citizen Center
Elementary Summer School Program in Utica, NY
Music Director for more than forty students.
My role was to introduce a different instrument each week to each student to broaden their knowledge of musical instruments.
By the end of the summer, we presented a successful concert including a string ensemble, brass ensemble and other mixed ensembles.
2003 - North-Utica Senior Citizen Center
Elementary Summer School Program in Utica, NY
Initiated music program for the NUSCC and acted as Music Director for more than forty students.
I prepared the students for the center’s first musical, “The Magic in Me”, by teaching them chorale and solo singing while accompanying them on piano.
2002 – Kids in America 9/11 Tour
Music Director, arranger, and trumpeter for 30-40 children ranging from elementary to high school.
The group toured for 2 weeks in Washington DC and New York City.