...I was first chair throughout Junior High School and Senior High School in a class size of 200. I was selected for Governors Honors and received many accommodations playing solos. I am not a professional trumpet player but I do know it takes many hours of practice and understanding the fundamentals of scales to become articulate and master the sound quality. (read more)
...I am currently working on a novel. I especially like coaching writers because it is a highly idiosyncratic activity that is best approached on an individual basis. Every writer is different in terms of experience, education, background, skill level, voice and critical thinking. (read more)