Alex began playing piano at 6 years old, and quit at 10 because he didn't like practicing. He picked up clarinet in 4th grade and switched to trumpet when he saw his friends having more fun. 

Now Alex plays regularly with some of the ensembles he grew up listening to live - he has played with the Denver Brass, the Littleton Symphony, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Denver Municipal Band. He is also a bandleader for some of his own music projects. He has degrees in music from BYU-Idaho, and the University of Denver. Alex plans to have a lifetime of music making.