Meet Sam
Samuel Jimenez is a trumpet player and educator with a background in classical, jazz, marching band, and mariachi performance. He studied Musical Arts at Western Michigan University, where he was a member of the trumpet studio and performed with the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Combo, and Bronco Marching Band.
Samuel has performed extensively throughout Michigan as a member of Mariachi Juvenil Detroit and Mariachi 2000, including appearances at the Fox Theatre, Comerica Park, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. He also toured France and Italy with the Blue Lake International Jazz Orchestra, performing more than 17 concerts during the tour.
As an educator, Samuel has worked as a trumpet instructor with the Woodhaven and Trenton High School marching bands, helping students improve their playing technique and performance skills. He brings his experience across multiple musical styles to lessons while helping students develop strong fundamentals and confidence on the trumpet.