Music plays an important role in all types of society. In almost every culture around the world, everyone appreciates music. Personally, I appreciate the musical styling of Jazz, and I couldn’t be happier pursuing my learning of this art form, and making it my career. I have been personally inspired by jazz music ever since I was young. I have a large family, and almost all of my cousins and my immediate family plays an instrument. Needless to say, music has been an essential part of my life from the time I was born. What makes jazz so motivating to me is its effect on society.

When I was about 5 years old my sister played the saxophone at school. One day I started to play it: creating my own melodies without even knowing what notes I was playing. My dad and I (he plays guitar) used to jam all the time. I quickly began to realize that I enjoyed the feeling of creating something from nothing. This was the beginning of my interest in music and my inspiration to make music my career choice. I switched from the saxophone to the trumpet at age 9. When I was 10 years old in the fourth grade I was invited to record a DVD at The Julliard School with the trumpeter Warren Vache. I found myself in a full recording studio with an amazing jazz trumpet player, lights and cameras. This experience was truly an inspiration for me to pursue a career in the arts, and continue my studies in music.

Including my musical talent, I have experience with digital audio recording. Since I have set up my own recording studio, I understand the fundamentals of a side of music that is not just playing an instrument. I use this knowledge and apply it to my performances. It helps me get the specific sounds and effects that I desire to make my performances or recording more interesting and expressive. I have started a business manufacturing guitar pickups, performed in blues bands, orchestras, small and large bands and I embrace a variety of performing experiences. I also have a huge passion for playing the piano. I have been with a band since the 8th grade where keyboard was my primary instrument. This has helped me grow as a musician. All of these experiences have defined me as a person. It brings out the best in me, and most importantly it makes my audience and me happy. Without music life would be a mistake.