Introduction: I am a professional performing trumpeter. I have a B.A. degree in performance. I have been performing for over 35 years in a variety of music genre like classical, Latin jazz, big band jazz, small ensemble, pop music, rhythm blues, and concert band. I also teach music theory and instruction on all brass instruments. I also teach beginner flute and clarinet. With my many years of educating the young and the young at heart, I know that you will have a gratifying experience. I always strive to teach music in a way that develops one's abilities, which enable the students to have fun with music.