Saxophone Teacher

Influences: Claude Delangle, John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Geroge Garzone

Clarinet Teacher

Influences: Richard Stoltzman, Benny Goodman

Guitar Teacher

Influences: Mike Stern, Steve Vai

About Me:
During the first lesson I assess each student's needs and interests and then tailor a lesson plan accordingly. Each student is different and I try to adapt to lessons to make them enjoyable as well as productive and informative with an emphasis on development of good habits, technique, and musicianship.

Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Experience:

• Teaching in public schools. [2006 - Present]
• Coaching a high school wind ensemble. [2005 - 2006]
• Coaching a graduate school improvisational ensemble. [2004 - 2005]
• Passage saxophone quartet. [2003 - 2005]
• Contemporary music ensemble, "Lattitude". [2006 - 2007]
• Shiki Group, free improvisational trio. [2006 - Present]

Education:

• Master of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Saxophone (MM), Longy School of Music [2005]
• Bachelor of Music in Guitar (BM), Berklee College of Music [2002]

Studied With:

• Kenneth Radnofsky [2003 - 2007]
• Charlie Banacos [2005]
• George Garzone [2001 - 2005]

Seminars and Workshops Attended:

• International Woodwind Festival, Boston Conservatory [2005]

Awards:

• Honor's Competition - Longy School of Music [2008]
• 3rd Prize - International Chamber Music Competition [2005]

Recent Performances:

• Electric X and Eternal Gravity [May, 2009]
• Wired 2009 Electro Acoustic Music Festival [April, 2009]
• Shamus 2009 Electro Acoustic Music Festival [April, 2009]

Scholarships:

• CFA Scholarship [2009]
• Longy School of Music Scholarship [2003 - 2009]