Originally from Austin, trombonist MATTHEW FLORES is a diverse and skilled multi-genre musician with a deep love for music and education.  With 10+ years of performing and teaching experience, music has taken Mr. Flores around the world including Texas, New York, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Illinois, Italy, among more. He has participated in music festivals such as the Southeastern Trombone Symposium, International Trombone Festival, and American Trombone Workshop. His passion for music led him to do his Bachelor’s Degree in Trombone Performance at Texas State University and his Master’s at Ithaca College in New York. Mr. Flores now lives in Austin actively building his trombone teaching studio and playing other local musicians. Along with trombone, Mr. Flores also teaches trumpet, guitar, and piano. He is a motivated individual artist performing in different ensembles ranging from genres including classical, jazz, and Latin.