My mission is to help motivated trumpet players of all ages realize their goals by passing on the knowledge and understanding that I have accumulated in over 50 years of study and performance experience as professional trumpet player. Many former students are performing professional trumpet players and musicians.

Founded in 2010, Santee Music Academy, located in Santee, California, is East County's largest music school, teaching more than 400 students of all ages. They offer lessons in a wide variety of instruments, from piano to violin, and even voice training. James Giordano Percussion, on the other hand, established in 1987, is based in La Mesa, California, and provides specialized drum set and hand drumming technique lessons, as well as piano lessons. Both establishments are committed to nurturing musical talent and fostering a love for music in their students.