Education:

Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)
University of Miami, Frost School of Music | Coral Gables, FL

2003 | GPA: 3.9

Selected accomplishments include:

• Awarded a full jazz scholarship.

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• Served as Teaching Assistant to renowned jazz educator Don Coffman.

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• First bassist admitted to the Frost School's doctoral program in jazz performance.

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• Performed with the award-winning Concert Jazz Band and Monk/Mingus Ensemble, both recipients of DownBeat Student Music Awards.

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• Performed with distinguished guest artists including Wynton Marsalis, Joe Lovano, Bob Mintzer, Maria Schneider, Jimmy Heath, and Clare Fischer

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​Master of Music (M.M.)

University of Miami, Frost School of Music | Coral Gables, FL

1996 | GPA: 3.9

Selected accomplishments include:

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• Awarded a full classical performance scholarship.

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• Studied with renowned classical double bassist and educator, Lucas Drew.

   

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL 

1990 | GPA: 3.5

Selected accomplishments include:

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• Recipient of the National Association of Jazz Educators Award as a member of the university's traditional jazz ensemble.

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• Performed in university ensemble concerts featuring Maynard Ferguson and Bob Hope.

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• Performed with the university ensemble at the Montreux Jazz Festival.​