I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and educator from South Jersey. A recent graduate of Temple University, I earned my Bachelor of Music degree, specializing in saxophone performance. I have studied with some of the finest musicians and teachers in the Philadelphia area- Tony Salicandro, Larry McKenna, Chris Farr, Mark Allen, Kevin Coltri, Denis DiBlasio, Dick Oatts, Greg Riley, Tara Rozanski, Gia Walton, and Daniel Kim, just to name a few. Their guidance enabled me to succeed from an early age, when I performed in the All South Jersey and All State jazz bands, wind ensembles and orchestras for seven years, often leading the section. In 2021, I was the recipient of the Governor’s Award in Arts Education. I have continued to perform in a variety of ensembles, playing jazz, classical, funk, and rock music, playing many instruments. 

Specializing in the woodwind family, I enjoy teaching a variety of instruments at the Conservatory of Musical Arts, including saxophones, clarinets, flutes, double reeds, piano, and double bass.