A native Texan, David S. was born in San Antonio and raised in Pasadena, a suburb of southeast Houston. Upon graduation from South Houston High School, David went on to the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Music Education degree with Instrumental Emphasis. He also has earned Texas' EC-12 Teaching Certification following his undergraduate study. David has also earned a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance at the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Tx. He is currently pursuing doctoral studies (DMA) at the University of Washington in Seattle. His primary instructors include(d) Roman Jakubas, James Austin, and Tom Booth and David Gordon. He has also had additional studies with Jim Vassallo, Robert Walp, and Mark Hughes.

Outside of the performing ensembles at his schools, he has performed with many ensembles, including the Pasadena Philharmonic Orchestra (with whom he...

Hi there! My name is Mike and I just moved to the Seattle area from California! Currently I work as a conductor for the Wind Ensemble of the Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, and I play professionally with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Festival Orchestra, and the Seattle Rock Orchestra.

I earned my Bachelor of Music in Music Performance in Trombone and Guitar. I have performed in England, France, Denmark, Scotland, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, and of course all over the U.S..

I have been teaching for many years and I have had students go on to study at the college level to become professional musicians.

As your teacher, I would love to share all the different methods and experiences that I have learned through music with YOU!

Experienced and highly qualified instrumental instructor.

University credentials from programs that remain amongst the best in music performance and education in the nation. These credentials are matched by 10 years of performance and teaching experience - New York and Seattle.

As an experienced soloist, orchestral and lead player, I have had the time to develop a deep physical connection to my instruments. This connection, gained after years of practice and performance, informs my approach to instruction. My goal is to impart technique and knowledge that assists the student to break through physical barriers and achieve maximum musical expression, no matter what the style.

I believe music is for everyone, and every student I have will see my enthusiasm for making and learning music. Piano was the instrument that started my musical journey, and I would love to help you start yours! If you are a non-musician seeking to enter the musical world, I have trained with fantastic teachers, and am eager to share that knowledge with you.
I am currently completing my Master of Music degree in Brass Performance (Trumpet) at the University of Washington. My primary teachers are David Gordon (principal trumpet of the Seattle Symphony), Allen Vizzutti (internationally acclaimed trumpet star), and Dr. Kathryn Aducci (Baroque trumpet specialist). I am pursuing trumpet performance at this level so I can be a role model for my students (whether they play piano, trumpet, or want to study music theory/performance). I have taken auditions, extensively studied piano and music theory, and performed in almost every ensemble that has trumpet.
Currently, I am playing...

I began studying music when I was 10, first in my elementary school and throughout high school and college. I have had amazing opportunities to perform with various musical groups across the country, most notably with the 204th Army Band.

I also try to play out locally as much as I can. The two groups that I currently play for are the punk band "Omega Moo", and the indie rock band "The Requisite". In addition to these two groups, I also continue to play for the 204th Army Band, which allows me to tour a different part of the world each year.

Other than performing, I am also dedicated to sharing and teaching other drummers to reach their musical goals. I teach privately out of my studio, located in North Seattle.

DAVID
JAZZ TRUMPET, DRUMS, COMPOSER/ARRANGER & EDUCATOR

EXPERIENCE

2000-2012 Seattle, Washington
• Freelance Musician & music director at Soundview Private School.
• Adjunct faculty member at North Seattle Community College.
• Active freelance trumpeter and drummer throughout the region.
• Private trumpet, keyboard harmony and drum instructor, “Shoreline Music Studio”.
• Organized spring 2007 Japan tour for the Soundview Middle School Jazz ensemble.
• Assistant musical director, contractor and percussionist for the rock musical” Hair” performed at The New Everett Theater 2007.
• Trumpet player for the cruise ship S.S. Patriot, American Hawaiian Cruises.

1996-2000 Tokyo, Japan
• Musical arranger and trumpeter for the "Jimmie Smith 5tet". Recorded CD “From the Heart” April ’98 with Jimmie Smith for Tokyo Sound City.
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I'm a professional composer, teacher, and pianist - and I like to keep active doing all three throughout my community. My piano and composition lessons are very in-depth, but also very flexible. Because of my thorough knowledge and experience with music, I can teach all ages, skill levels, and an array of important subjects - including piano, ear-training, music theory, improvisation, composition, creativity, music history, ethnomusicology, and percussion. I cater to each student's interests as well as incorporate many of these subjects into my piano lessons so that every student gains a thorough understanding of music and becomes a well-rounded musician.

I started taking Suzuki piano lessons when I was 5 and quickly fell in love with the piano. Since the Suzuki method incorporates such thorough ear-training and the ability to play without sheet music, I quickly began to explore my creative side and was improvising on the piano by age 7. Naturally, this led to composition! Music...