Do you want a teacher who keeps you motivated and focused, who can show you all the skills of a well-rounded musician in a relaxed, friendly environment? I am the teacher for you! With a solid foundation in classical technique and jazz improvisation theory, I can tailor a plan for you to achieve your dreams in any style.

Jordan was born and raised in the El Centro, California where he began playing the alto sax in the elementary band program. At the age of 12, he began his study of guitar and drums, performing in several rock and ska bands around his home town and San Diego. At age 14, is where he found his love for brass instruments when he took up the trombone. While in high school he became a featured soloist with the Imperial Valley College Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of the legendary trumpeter Jimmy Cannon. It was this that lead Jordan to accept the Constance Weldon Music Scholarship to attend the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL.

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I am a 30 year old Trumpet and French Horn Instructor in the Tierrasanta Area. I have 19 years experience playing trumpet and play in several groups around the
San Diego area including:
The Amalgamated, a Ska/Reggae Band
The Ramona Community Brass Band, a Civil War Re-enactment all Brass Band
Jeremiah and The Bullfrogs, a Blues and traditional Dixieland Jazz Band
The Stalker Dan Band, Classic Rock Cover Band
The Kearny Mesa Concert Band, Concert Band Literature
The New City Sinfonia, as utility Trumpet
The Napoleon Complex, Hard Rock
Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, Choir and Bell Choir and Brass Ensemble
Ramona High School Trumpet and Mellophone/French Horn Coach

I am very passionate about music, learning, teaching, performing and practicing. Every day my goal is to promote music, learn, practice and help people enjoy music either by listening or performing.

As far back as I can remember, music has been a central part of my life. I grew up in a musical family; my father a drummer and pianist, my mother a woodwinds player, and my brother a bassist, I have been surrounded by music as far back as I can recall.

In 3rd grade, I remember seeing a brass quintet play at my elementary school auditorium. This was the moment I knew the trumpet was for me! From 3rd grade to my senior year in high school, I took private lessons and played in the top groups on trumpet and percussion - eventually achieving such awards as "Best Soloist at a College Jazz Festival" and "Musician of the Year at San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts." Upon graduating from San Diego SCPA in 2005, I became interested in recording and audio engineering – eventually working as a 2nd engineer at Signature Sound in Clairemont, and main engineer at Proxy Music in Oceanside. This afforded me the opportunity to work with some of San Diego’s finest musicians...