ABOUT ME
He was born in Bolbaite (Valencia, Spain) and began to study music along his father. From the beginning up to now, his mentor has been Manuel López Torres (Sedaví, Valencia).
EDUCATION
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1991-1996 MADRID ROYAL CONSERVATORY (SPAIN) Masters of Arts in Music (speciality Trumpet) and Higher Education Trumpet Teaching. Teacher: Mr. José Ortí.
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1993 Attended a course of trumpet given by the American Soloist in Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra George Vosburgh.
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1996-1997 BARCELONA (SPAIN) Became a member of AIFO (International Academy of Orchestral Training). Teacher: Mr. David Tasa.
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1997 Attended lessons given by the prestigious soloist Eric Aubier.
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1997 NYÍRBÁTOR (HUNGARY) Summer course on trumpet ensemble and big brass. Teacher: Andras Kammerer.
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1998 CHICAGO (ILLINOIS, USA) Attended trumpet lessons with the following teachers: Mr. Arnold Jacobs, Mr. William Scarlett, Mr. Channing Philbrick, Mr. Tom Crown and Mr. Adolph Herset. He also attended a trumpet clinic with the well-known soloist Philip Smith.
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2002 LOS ANGELES (CALIFORNIA, USA) Attended trumpet private lessons (film soundtracks) with trumpeter Mr. Tim Morrison.
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2005 ESSEN & HAMBURG (GERMANY) Attended courses (German Brass) with the following teachers: Mr. Uwe Koller and Mr. Matthias Höfs.
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2006 ITALY Attended trumpet private lessons with trumpeter Gabriele Cassone.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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1996 Trumpet player for "Canal 9" (Valencian Television).
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1997 Member of the Symphony Orchestra and the Big Brass Ensemble in Nyírbátor (Hungary).
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1998 Tour with the European Symphony Orchestra, directed by Cristian Florea.
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1998-1999 LAS PALMAS (CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN) Principal trumpeter in Las Palmas Philharmonic Orchestra.
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2003 SEVILLE (SPAIN) Trumpeter in Seville Royal Symphony Orchestra.
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2000-present EXTREMADURA (SPAIN) Principal trumpeter in Extremadura Symphony Orchestra. He often performs as a soloist, has recorded some CDs, one of them as a soloist.
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2005 Founding Member of Extremadura Brass Quintet.
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2007 Founding Member of MB3 (Music Brass Trio).
