I have been teaching private lessons for close to 10 years and have been an active performer for even longer, playing in all different types of groups, from rock bands and jazz groups to orchestras and brass bands. I studied music at Frostburg State University (Bachelors) and the Peabody Conservatory (Masters). I can teach just about any age and skill level and cover anything you are interested in learning; whether its a certain style, genre, technique or song.

I am originally from Stamford, Connecticut and I currently reside in the DC Metropolitan area where I am a music teacher. I began playing piano at the age of 5 and I started playing the trumpet at the age of 10. I graduated Cum Laude with my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education from Lynchburg College in 2008, where I served as the principal trumpet player in the Lynchburg College Symphony, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. I also obtained my Master of Science Degree in Human Services from Post University in 2010.

As a music producer/composer, I have worked with artists from Capitol Records, Warner Brothers Records, Young Money (Cash Money/Universal) as well as independent record labels. In all of my compositions I have served as the keyboard player. I have experience as an engineer using music technology tools such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reason 4.0, Cubase and FL Studio.