James V.

Dear prospective music student: I am both a professional musician and an experienced music teacher. I began playing musical instruments on the recorder in 4th grade and through the years added flute, saxophone, guitar with voice, and harmonica. I received a significant amount of private instruction but I am largely self taught. In addition to school bands such as stage band and wind ensemble, I have been playing professionally and recreationally in popular music bands since I was 17. As…