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Tubist | Educator | Yogi | Dog Dad 🐾🎶

Many of you know we tragically and suddenly lost o

Many of you know we tragically and suddenly lost our puppy Olive earlier this year. Grief doesn’t disappear—but love can still grow around it. In a serendipitous twist, we’ve welcomed a new little soul into our lives…and her name is Ivy. We’re so glad she’s here. 🐶💙

Just released: “Embers” — an exciting new wo

Just released: “Embers” — an exciting new work I commissioned this year for tuba and piano by @galaflagello. It moves through a non-linear journey of grief through reflection, tension, and calm — a unique and sizzling addition to the rep. 🔥🎶

Full YT video + link to purchase in bio.

thailand part 2: honeymoon vibes 🇹🇭 feat.

thailand part 2: honeymoon vibes 🇹🇭

feat. beaches 🏖️ cocktails 🍹 sunsets 🌅 elephants 🐘 spas 💆🏻 and fooood 🍲🥘🍛

beautiful place, beautiful time – trying not to wait on living a little and always making space to breathe 🙏🏻

@thaitec2025 = such a fun and energizing week. Lov

@thaitec2025 = such a fun and energizing week.
Loved making music, meeting Thai musicians, collaborating with other international guest artists, and being part of such a warm and welcoming community.

ขอบคุณครับ to everyone who made it so special, especially @teeboonyarit (organizer extraordinaire), @prapat_tua (host and all around amazing guy) and @weal_tws (assistant extraordinaire) — and of course to @miraphone_germany, @umkccons and @canada.council for their continued support of my tuba escapades. แล้วเจอกันนะครับ!

Had some folks say they liked the last video on va

Had some folks say they liked the last video on vagus nerve activation, so here’s another tool I use to go from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest”.

This is a quick and simple grounding check-in for musicians (or anyone, really) to feel more present in your body and less stuck in your head.

Do you have a go-to grounding practice?
Or want me to share more of these?

✌🏻

Thanks to @miraphone_germany for making tubas that

Thanks to @miraphone_germany for making tubas that are really fun to play. The Petrushka 1281 was one of the first F tubas I ever played and I can’t see myself playing any other horn.

Aside from the musical whiplash of performing the

Aside from the musical whiplash of performing the John Williams concerto last night and Fnugg Blue this morning, I’m looking forward to some beatbox didgeridoo jazz shenanigans with @joeparisi531 and the UMKC Wind Ensemble tomorrow night ✨

The night before last, our beloved Olive was tragi

The night before last, our beloved Olive was tragically killed right before our eyes, taking her last breath in our arms at just two years old. The loss of a pet was always something we saw as unfathomable, but never did we expect it would come so soon and so suddenly. Olive was truly the best little girl and I can’t express how much she impacted us. She was a constant in a period of so many changes - and brought light to our lives every day. We will never forget you, Olive. Hug your pets extra tight today.

Unforgettable day ✨ 8.22.24 💍 pc: @jennabor

Unforgettable day ✨

8.22.24 💍

pc: @jennaborst

Excited to embark on another tour soon - let me kn

Excited to embark on another tour soon - let me know in the comments if I’ll be near you at any point this Fall 🍁🎶

More info on my website (link in bio)

As always, thanks to @miraphone_germany and @umkccons for the support 🙏🏻

Another summer of Santa Faves 🤩 featuring: 1)

Another summer of Santa Faves 🤩 featuring:

1) one of many classic SF stellar mountain sunsets
2) @olivemaltese being a ham
3) engagement photo sesh in New Mexican desert
4) quick trip to @aspenmusicfest and @nromusic
5) dog dadding in Aspen
6) cimbasso getting some well deserved spotlight
7) @sandia_peak_tramway with @marti_kallenberger and @robischulze
8) traviata closing night post wedding 💍 (separate post incoming for that)

We decided to take advantage of some New Mexican v

We decided to take advantage of some New Mexican vistas for a sunset engagement photo session in the desert 🌵🏜️ thanks to @mollymorganphotography for these special shots! 💍📸

As always, a great week of performing with and coa

As always, a great week of performing with and coaching with the fantastic @fellowsofnws, and a bonus to work alongside my friends and fellow @nwsymphony alumni @trapeter and @albertogsuarez ☀️

Too many photos and videos to share, but here’s

Too many photos and videos to share, but here’s a few from the last couple weeks in South Africa 🇿🇦 a very enriching trip of music, nature, and camaraderie 🎶🐘🦁

Big thanks go to @imyatubaplaya, @canada.council, @umkccons, @miraphone_germany for their support!

Vaughan Williams 1st Movement Cadenza w/ the @ecph

Vaughan Williams 1st Movement Cadenza w/ the @ecphilharmonic

Grateful for experiences this winter that have all

Grateful for experiences this winter that have allowed me to see many familiar faces and places (and some not so familiar ones!)

Looking forward to even more travel and music this Spring ✈️🌎🎶

-Recital at @interlochenarts
-Recital at @wrightstateu
-Masterclass with @interlochenlowbrass
-Dinner with @nwsymphony friends at @sphinxorg
-Performance with the @umkccons @umkctubaeuph at @usarmyband tuba/euph workshop
-Talking about mental health and self care at @tmeaorg
-Post performance with @volkerbrass after the inaugural @umkccons brass bash
-Recital and Q&A with @umichtubaeuph
-With @kayla_howell93 (who none of this would be possible without) in Medellín, Colombia

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