04 — Guidance

Mentorship

Background

I have and continue to dedicate a portion of my professional life to mentorship in these settings.

Adjunct Instructor of Double Bass and Bass Guitar, Illinois Wesleyan University (2011–2020)
Leading bass studios at over half a dozen suburban Chicago schools (2008–2020)
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (2008–2020)
Chicago Federation of Musicians' FEPC's Mentorship Program (2024–Present)

While I do not maintain a dedicated program anymore, I do take on a limited number of mentees with either in-person sessions if you're in Chicago or online if you are elsewhere. Please fill out the contact sheet. Let me know what you are looking for in your educational or professional life, and if I think I can support you, we can speak further.

You can listen more to my approach on these podcasts.

What to Expect

Possible Areas of Focus

Career Mapping

A frank conversation about what a professional music career actually looks like — the multiple income streams, the trade-offs, and the skills that matter most in today's market.

School & Scholarship Strategy

Guidance on selecting programs, building an audition portfolio, and navigating the financial aid landscape for music students.

The Working Professional

For musicians already in the industry, a second perspective on pivoting, expanding your work, or re-evaluating what success means at this stage.

Don't see what you're looking for? Bring your own ideas — every mentorship is different.