About

Layne Sullivan is a Rochester-based performer, salesman and composer. He has played trumpet since the age of nine, and keyboard instruments since the age of 12 when he was grounded for a summer in middle school. He took up guitar and bass when he was 16.

Layne has been teaching music and aquatics skills since he was 15 years old. He has extensive experience leading various ensembles and chamber groups across multiple genres and age groups. More information about his teaching practice and competencies can be found here.

As a  performer, Layne has extensive training in a variety of settings. He has recorded with Latin artist Ria Carval, performed with the Orchestra of Northern New York, and arranged/orchestrated pieces for multiple student recitals. He regularly plays a Bach 37 B-flat and a Shires Q13S C trumpet. As a keyboardist, he uses a Roland FP-30 in conjunction with a console including a 1986 Roland MKS-20 Sound Engine, and a Vox VX50 amplifier.

Layne received his Masters in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music, and a Bachelors' in Music Education and Performance from The Crane School of Music. He has had the privilege of studying under esteemed mentors such as Brianne Borden, Andrew McCandless, Wes Nance, and Peter Bellino.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Layne enjoys cooking, reading, watching Family Guy, spending quality time with his fiancée, and collecting vinyl records and vintage books. His musical influences include Elton John, Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny and David Paich.