A lifetime involved with music, beginning at the age of four, has given me the benefit of an extremely wide range of experiences in the music field, including orchestral, choral and wind ensembles, early music performance, jazz and rock groups, work as a recording artist and engineer, and perhaps most importantly as a music educator.

MANDOLINIST • NEW AMERICAN MANDOLIN ENSEMBLE

2012-2016

Founding member of this classical plucked-string chamber ensemble that performed across the U.S. and abroad in Germany and the Netherlands.

MANDOLINIST • SYZYGIA

2010-2012

Founder and musical director for this Hartford-based plucked-string ensemble.

MANDOLINIST • PRESTER JOHN

2008-2016

Acoustic mandolin / guitar duo that performed across the eastern U.S. and produced two full-length CDs, one of which, Desire for a Straight Line, was on the 2010 Grammy nomination ballot.

BASS PLAYER • FRETWATER

1996-2000

Instrumental jazz/fusion quartet that performed regionally, and released one CD, Balance.

FRENCH HORN / VARIOUS • EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

1987-1991

Multitude of ensemble concerts and recording experiences, including orchestral, wind, and early music ensembles, and three solo recitals. 

MUSIC TEACHER • REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #10, CT

1999-PRESENT

Teaching general music and music technology classes, and directing instrumental, vocal, and modern band ensembles in grades K-12

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FACULTY • CCSU

2010-2012, 2019-PRESENT

Teaching duties included graduate and undergraduate courses in instructional design, online instruction, gaming, audio and video production and general educational technology.

TECHNICAL THEATER TEACHER• GREATER HARTFORD ARTS ACAD.

2001-2003

Teaching duties included high school level audio production and theater sound design classes.