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Matt is a globally touring tubist, Army Musician, pianist, arranger, and composer, tuba instructor at 7-time world champions The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, and is a leading proponent for the marriage of brass and electronics residing in Nashville, Tenn.

Hello! My name is Isaí Cortés, and I am a music educator, performer, and ensemble director based in Trenton, New Jersey. I hold a B.A. in Music from New Jersey City University (2022) and currently teach instrumental and General Music with Trenton Public Schools, working with a diverse, bilingual high school community.

My Background I've been playing with classical ensembles and rock bands since 2001. Even though I started on classical trombone and rock guitar, I have come to expand my repertoire to a variety of instruments and genres. During my time in college I performed with the University choir, orchestra, and band.

A passionate performer, trombonist, Melissa Hagstedt has a mission to create safe, inclusive, and accessible environments. Whether she is a performer, teacher, or working in an administrative position, Melissa is committed to ensuring the places she works are welcoming to all.

Based in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, The Improvisation Lab is inspired by the ideas of thinkers like John Cage, C. G. Jung, Stephen Nachmanovitch, Noam Sivan, John Mortensen, Keith Jarrett, Maria Montessori, Bill Evans, & Miles Davis, and Gestalt psychology.

******Not currently accepting new students****** Having graduated from The University of Iowa in 2010 with a degree in Percussion Performance and Music Education, Rob has been teaching both privately and in classrooms for over a decade.

Hello, my name is Javon Washington. I am from Hopewell, Virginia. I started my music path since 7th grade. My first instrument was euphonium/baritone horn, which I've played from 7th grade to my freshman year in college. My second instrument was trombone where I have played from 10th grade to my 5th and final year in college.

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.

By the time he was in high school, Seth Weesner had decided he wanted to teach music the rest of his life. Initially he feel in love with playing tuba and later composing and arranging. Since becoming a band director in 2015, Seth has taught students from kindergarten through college working with students of all ability levels.

With over 15 years of experience as a dedicated music educator and director, I have cultivated a diverse career teaching K-12 music, conducting university bands, and providing private instruction in piano and wind instruments. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Music) from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.