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Bachelor of Music from Indiana University, I have 30 years of Freelancing and teaching experiences in the Los Angeles. I'm comfortable playing commercially and orchestrally.

My name is Kalena Pawlitschek, I was born and raised in Fargo ND and have always had a passion for music. It all started when I was prekindergarten in the choir at my church. Ever since then, I have always been involved in music in some form. Once I got into middle school, I started learning clarinet and fell in love with it.

Nathanial is a professional trombonist, composer, and arranger. He has played at many of the premier venues in the Greater Boston Area including: Scullers Jazz Club, Symphony Hall, and the Harvard Sanders Theatre. His 30 year performing career has included all levels of ensembles and performances from amateur theater to professional orchestra.

I am the Principal Trumpet with Rogue Valley Symphony in Southern Oregon. I also work as a freelance trumpet player, private teacher, and arts administrator in Southern California. For more than 8 years, I have worked with beginning to advanced trumpet students of all ages. I specialize in orchestral, wind band, chamber music, and solo trumpet.

*I only accept 5 new students at a time. Send a message before booking so I can place you in the correct level. Justin Hernandez is a professional trumpet player and educator with 30 years of experience as a performer and dedicated music teacher.

I performed in the Rose Bowl Parade multiple times and toured nationwide for two years as a trumpet soloist for the Santa Clara Vanguard. I've participated with many different groups ranging from rock bands to church choirs and concert orchestras. I played principal trumpet and sang solos for several years with Mariachi Cielo Azul, and I now specialize in jazz and music education.

Hello! My name is Lucas Johnson, and I am a freelance trumpet player in the state of Kansas. I have been playing the trumpet for 15 years, and teaching private lessons for 6 years. I have experience teaching 6th-12th grade students, as well as collegiate students. I received my bachelor's degree from Central Methodist University, where I studied under Dr. John Perkins.

Nick Rosario is a jazz trombonist, composer and educator. For 16 years he has honed his craft exploring a plethora of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ideas to add to his lexicon. After building up his professional fundamentals at California State University East Bay, Nick moved to Boston to gain his first graduate degree from the New England Conservatory of Music.

Called an “incredible horn player” with “perfect sound” by MaineToday, Emma Stanley is a soulful, seasoned performer on trumpet, piano, and voice. Based in Portland, Maine, Emma plays locally and regionally as a solo artist and with multiple groups, currently including Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew, The Fogcutters, Native Isles, and OC and the Offbeats.

Hello! My name is Michael Digman, and I am currently a student at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music looking for teaching experience. I am currently studying music education with a minor in Jazz Studies. My main instrument is trumpet, but I also am able to teach beginner guitar and trombone.