Speaking & Workshops

Music education, creativity and Design Thinking Workshops.  

Some Lectures and Lecture Recitals: 

International Navy Saxophone Symposium 

New Jersey Music Educator's Association

 Manhattan Schools of Music

 World Saxophone Congress

West Chester Conservatory of Music 

Bruno Auditorium (Lincoln Center)

Design Thinking  Model             

• Creative Models to brainstorm into ideas
• Learning how to not evaluate ideas but make connections
• How teams are the idea generations process

Learning from Adversity & Defeat

• Theories and techniques from my Napoleon Hill certified instructor, John Maxwell Training, Army Leadership  training and a horrific life experience messed into a design
• How to think through adversity
• How to engage your mind through focus when there is a shut down
• Understanding that adversity is the lesson and our approach is the solution no matter how tough the situation

Approaching music composition through the design thinking process.  Starting off with a strong melody and using the SCAMPER creative model to develop and build a composition. S.C.A.M.P.E.R. is best used but not limited in a cooperative group.