Daniel Arturo Najera is multi-instrumentalist performer, arranger, and educator in the Central Texas area. He began performing on Trumpet, Voice and Piano in public schools of Corpus Christi ISD, and participated in various Youth Orchestra, Honor Band, Choral, and Church Ensembles throughout the coastal bend. He attended the University of North Texas earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies. While attending UNT he was a member of the Green Brigade Marching Band, UNT Basketball Band, Jazz Lab Bands, Jazz Repertory Ensemble, and director of the Sinfonia Jazz Orchestra. During this time he also began regularly performing on Flute, Saxophone, and Low-Brass Winds. Mr. Najera has been performing and teaching in the Austin-area since 2014. Some local performing acts with which he has associated are the Bethany Lutheran Orchestra, Jollyville Brass Quintet, Not Past 11, and Brian Scartocci. Mr. Najera teaches all ages from true beginners, to returning adults, and has special experience with students who have braces or who have recently switched to a new instrument. 
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