I have played saxophone, clarinet, and flute for over 30 years and have performed in jazz ensembles, orchestras, rock and pop bands, and musical theatre. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Jazz Composition and Performance from Berklee College of Music, graduating with a 3.72 GPA. Upon graduation I worked for several years as a professional performer on cruise ships, playing saxophones, flute, and clarinet, and also took on a role as musical director during one of my contracts.
I moved to Los Angeles after my last cruise ship contract to work in the film and television industry as a composer. I have scored multiple short films, one feature film, and an award-winning documentary. In my composing role, I have worked a great deal, not only in composing but also in music production, having worked with multiple software applications and in several musical genres.
Throughout my professional career, I have also taught private music instruction on saxophone, flute, and clarinet to students ranging from middle school age through adult. I have also tutored adults in music production, composition, and theory. I feel it's important to tailor instruction to suit the student. Not all students learn the same way, and this is also true depending on the age of the student. I try to inspire my students to learn as much as they can and want to. I find music not only helps students expand their creativity but also aids in learning that applies to other subjects. Many studies show involvement in the arts improves grades and learning overall, so I hope I can be at least a small part of that improvement.