When you book live music, you're trusting someone to create an atmosphere & feeling that elevates your event. And that is precisely what I do.

I am not just a musician — I am also a teacher and a performer.

I am the brass instructor at Bonita High School & Ramona Middle School in La Verne, California. Teaching shapes how I engage at events: I plan ahead, communicate clearly, arrive early and create the atmosphere you request. I handle last minute changes with calm and composure.

As a performer, I know how to engage the crowd, fill the dance floor, and put on show. With decades of experience performing across generes in everything from football stadiums and large outdoor venues to private homes for intimate gatherings, I know how to engage your audience to create the atmosphere you crave.

Based on your event, I can bring a number of different sized musical acts, from my solo act, to my unique guitar & muted trumpet duo Countertone, or my large band Shawn Bennion & His High Flying Aces.

For weddings, I can provide music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, including a trumpet fanfare for your grand entrance.

What working with me looks like:

• Quick, clear communication from first inquiry to final note

• Music matched to your crowd, your space, and the moment

• Volume that supports conversation when it should and gets people moving when it's time

• On time, dressed right, set up without fuss

• A professional you can hand the evening to and stop thinking about

Need a horn player? I also sit in on trumpet and flugelhorn with established bands, special events, and studio recordings. I read well, prepare ahead, and fit in quickly.

Let's talk about your event.
Send me your date, location, and the kind of atmosphere you're imagining. I'll get back to you within 24 hours with ideas and availability.

(909) 485-9375