Music Mentoring
I prefer the term mentoring over lessons, as my work is rooted in partnership.
My approach views musicianship as more than just technical proficiency; it is a journey to be explored. Using my experience as both an educator and an active musician, I partner with students of all ages to establish realistic, meaningful goals, and forge a clear path to achieving them.
Foundational Mentoring
General Mentoring
These focused, in-person sessions are designed to build a solid foundation for new musicians. We target key areas that often derail success, helping move a student from something they are trying out to genuinely mastering a lifelong skill.
Whether virtual or in-person, this is a dynamic partnership focused on your ultimate musical vision. While work on your instrument is always included, we can expand into music theory, the philosophy of music, and advanced listening. Together, we’ll chart the path, and I’ll provide the blueprint, resources, and accountability for your journey.
My parents sent me off to college as a music major with one piece of advice:
"pick up some other skills along the way!"
Music Preparation
I transform handwritten scores and concepts into flawless, professional print and/or digital parts. An expert in Sibelius, my decades of experience (including work for major music publishers and film scores) ensure that every part is rendered performance-ready, with a final polish.
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Examples of my work:
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It's Time To Say Goodnight (Piano/Vocal)
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Getaway (Trumpet Part)
Studio Sessions
I collaborate with musicians both in-studio and remotely. Send me your sheet music, MIDI files, or audio recordings and I will capture your sonic vision. Need development? I’ll help you flesh out incomplete parts and deliver pro-level tracks ready for production.
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Examples of my work:
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You've Got A Friend In Me (Tuba)
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Take Back Your Duck (Trombone with PandaCon Horns)
Arranging & Transcribing
With my background as a chief copyist and arranger for various performing groups, alongside 13+ years arranging songs for student ensembles, I offer expert service in transcription and arrangement across multiple genres. I translate musical ideas into playable, professional scores.
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Curriculum & Program Design
My foundation is 13 years of hands-on experience teaching 6-12th grade in an independent school. I excel at building successful models: I map out and design detailed, ready-to-implement curricula, enabling other educators to confidently execute high-impact programs.
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For example, I successfully designed the program framework and curriculum for The Rhapsody Project's Culture Bearer Pathways and the Black American Music workbooks.
About Me.
I am a mixed-Black, queer musician and educator who is comfortable with any pronoun that is used respectfully. My musical journey began in 5th-grade band with the trumpet, igniting a lifelong pursuit of diverse musical experiences. This pursuit has been constant: from my undergraduate studies at Western Washington University to my Master’s degree in orchestral studies from the New England Conservatory of Music and into every subsequent chapter.
After graduate school, I launched a professional performance career on the east coast, playing in symphony orchestras, musical theatre pits, big bands, and recording studios. I’ve also lent my skills as a music engraver/copyist for film scores and major music publishers. Upon returning to my hometown of Seattle in 2007, I pivoted from the singular focus on the trumpet. This didn’t signify an end, but a reawakening! By returning to my multi-instrumentalist roots (trombone, euphonium, tuba, and electric bass), my musical passion found a deeper, renewed energy.
My 13 years as band director at a small independent school were a period of dynamic application. Through this role, I organically developed and refined a comprehensive 6–12th grade music curriculum, synthesizing my lifelong professional performance experience into a practical educational framework.
Today, I channel this lifetime of experience into all of my endeavors. I provide specialized services including private instruction, notation & arranging, curriculum development, and educational consulting. If you are a dedicated student, a potential collaborator, or someone ready to unlock a musical pursuit, let’s connect and create something extraordinary.
