I began private saxophone Lessons at the age of 5. I completed 11 years of training from teachers at The University of Washington and Blackstone Music School of Seattle. I performed in symphonic and jazz ensembles in high school and college and went on to perform professionally in live music acts starting 1979 to present. Also in this period I taught grade, elementary, jr. high, and high school students on saxophone, flute, guitar, and song writing. Along with all of this I have considerable acc.