since 1998 i've taught the trumpet, improvisation, theory and ensemble studies at monash university, the victorian college of the arts and eltham high school. my work at these institutions has included one-on-one and group tuition, conducting/directing jazz ensembles, big bands and brass ensembles as well as class-room teaching and lecturing. in addition, i've conducted clinics and delivered master classes at high schools and universities throughout australia and internationally.

i remain at the vca, and have assumed on ongoing position at nmit's bachelor of australian popular music (fairfield campus), where my work centers around composition and arranging.