30+ years music experience
15 Years teaching experience
Education
Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to take lessons from the following music educators;
Bobby Shew, World renowned Musician, recording artist, highly respected music educator.
James Dooley, Principle trumpet Symphony Silicon Valley (formerly San Jose Symphony).
Claude Gordon, internationally acclaimed brass teacher and recording artist.
Bruce Haag, Formerly with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Elvis Presley, Las Vegas Shows.
Tom Borzene, Respected music educator and administrator.
Dave Burkhart, Formerly with the San Francisco symphony.
Mike Vax, Recording artist.
Dwight Cannon, Formerly with the CBS orchestra.
Robert Szabo, Long time principle and bass trombone San Jose Symphony, highly respected educator.
Joe Davis, West Valley College.
Eric Bolvin, Local recording artist and educator.
Frank Sumares SJSU.
Charles Hamilton SJSU.
Randy Masters SJSU.
San Jose State University
West Valley College
Archbishop Mitty High School
Other Experience
Currently I teach privately from the music studios of West Valley Music in Mt. View, CA. Recently I also have
taught in many after school programs in Cupertino, Mt. View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and San Jose.
I have been fortunate enough to perform with the following outstanding musicians;
Bobby Shew
Louie Bellson
John Worley
Ed Morrison
Jim Dooley
Mike Vax
Scott Englebright
Dave Richards
Graham Richards
Joe Hodge
John Russell
Brian Booth
Tom Tomacello
Eric Bolvin
Some of the groups I have performed with include;
The Mike Sloan Big Band
Musicians Warehouse Big Band
A Touch Of Brass
Kool Kats
Souled-out
Cathedral of Faith Orchestra
SJSU Symphony
Orchestra Gitano
Santa Clara University theater productions
Western Stage
Children’s musical theater
Groove Doctors
Sunnyvale House Rockers
Vern Brooks Latin Jazz Ensemble
Chris Ferrarri Big Band
The Hitmen
Lead, principle and section parts in various local college, and independent bands
Show credits include;
Gypsy
West Side Story
Singing’ in the Rain
Will Rogers Follies
No No Nannette
Hello Dolly
Annie
Into the woods
Brigadoon
Oklahoma
The Music Man
Nutcracker
Chorus Line
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