Workshops / Speaking / Presentations
If you need a dynamic speaker or session for your next event, I bring storytelling, honesty, and actionable tools to audiences of all ages. Whether it’s a middle school assembly, youth music program, college symposium, or keynote address, I tailor each session to the needs of your community.
My talks and workshops empower people to dream bigger, reclaim their voice, and embrace their identity as artists and humans. These sessions blend narrative, wellness, technique, and mindset work to create experiences that resonate long after the event ends. They can function as studio classes, department-wide sessions, conference presentations, or part of a larger residency.
Signature Offerings
They Told Me I Couldn’t, So I Did
An inspirational keynote about overcoming expectations, rewriting your narrative, and choosing yourself even when others don’t. Attendees leave with clarity about their unapologetic dream and the mindset shifts needed to pursue it.
Presentations / Talks
You Are The Problem
When people chase success, they often overlook the biggest obstacle: themselves. This talk explores mindset, self-sabotage, fear, and the courage it takes to choose contentment. Attendees learn tools for acceptance, resilience, and creating a life aligned with their values.
Harmony and Healing
A holistic session on musician wellness that addresses physical, emotional, and mental health. Attendees learn practical strategies for balance, self-care, and sustainable musicianship in demanding environments.
Out of Bondage Comes Freedom
An exploration of Negro Spirituals as America’s original folk music and a powerful tool for teaching expression. This talk covers historical context, cultural discourse, and pedagogical approaches for integrating spirituals meaningfully into instrumental study.
Once Upon A Time…
A workshop on storytelling as a tool for expressive performance. Participants learn how to:
Develop narrative arcs
Connect emotionally with their repertoire
Create programs that communicate meaning
Use story to bridge the gap between performer and audience
Workshops
Be Your Own Soloist!
An interactive workshop introducing musicians to the blues and creative expression. Participants learn:
Expressive techniques
The blues scale
How to build a bass line
Improvisation over the 12-bar blues
This session pushes musicians past perfectionism into play, freedom, and personal voice.
Mastering Articulation
A brass-focused workshop on clarity, color, and expressive articulation. Participants explore:
Note structure
Clean attacks and releases
Articulation shading
Expressive phrasing through touch and clarity
How It Works
Every offering can be tailored to your school, event, or program. If you don’t see exactly what you want, we can modify an existing session or create something new. These talks and workshops can also be combined into multi-day residencies.