As a graduate from The Juilliard School in classical trumpet performance, I have experienced performing in many different types of situations from brass quintets, small ensembles, full orchestras, operas, studio recordings, ballet and new dance performances. I have also been an orchestra mentor as well as a mentor for brass quintets for the Juilliard Pre-College program.

I have fun every second while I am around the trumpet and music, and it's inspiring for me and my students when I can se...