(970) 217-9511 – ronforte50@gmail.com

Instruments & Instruction Offered

• Trumpet (any level, all ages)
• Trombone (any level, all ages)
• Alto Saxophone (any level, all ages)
• Piano (beginner)
• Piano (jazz harmony and theory as applied to the piano)
• Drums (beginner)

Lesson Rates

• $25.00 per half hour, (paid in advance monthly)

Education

• Bachelor of Music Degree in Education, Berklee College of Music – K-12
• Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies, University of Northern Colorado

Experience

• Private Lessons at the Academy of Arts & Knowledge – (2012-Present)
• Private Lessons at Boomer Music – (2012-Present)
• Substitute Instrumental & Vocal Teacher (2002-2008) – Thompson School District, Loveland CO
• Substitute Instrumental & Vocal Teacher (1997-2008) – Poudre School District, Ft. Collins CO
• Band Leader (1992-present) – Friends in Time & A Little Big Band
• Lead Trumpet, Vocals (1987) – Holland America (Cruise Ship)
• Lead Trumpet, Vocals (1986-1987) – Sea Escape (Cruise Ship)
• Band Leader, Lead Trumpet, Vocals (1986) – Chandris Fantasy Cruises
• Lead Trumpet, Vocals (1985-1986) – Costa Cruise Lines
• Lead Trumpet, Vocals (1984) – Commodore Cruise