Gregory Rivkin got everything that a trumpeter could only ask for: the sound, flawless technique, range, total control...All these qualities are supported with unified balance of emotions, spirit and intellect. During his teens Gregory became a first-prize winner of several national competitions in Israel and six times in a row won a scholarship of America-Israel Cultural Foundation, which brought him recognition and the opportunity to perform as a soloist with Israel Philharmonic in 1997. The trumpeter continued his artistic development in Paris, France and then in New York, N.Y., U.S.A. There he established a very high reputation among his peers, colleagues, veterans and "who is who" of the music and trumpet scenes. This led to the Diploma with Excellence ( First Prize) from National Paris Conservatory, participation in several international competitions both in France and United States and finally to the Carnegie Hall debut in 2006. Today Greg is leading a career of a soloist. He performs in a setting of piano and trumpet duet and jazz combos, which are his favorite formats for expression. Also, he holds a position of a Principal Trumpet in The International Mahler Orchestra (Berlin, Germany).As an effective teacher he always brings his students closer to the complete realisation of their creative potential. Specialties: Individual and In-Group Instrumental Music Coaching, Lectures in Jazz History and Appreciation, Clinics and Master Classes related to the subject of Trumpet Performance, Jazz Improvisation, Marketing of Brass Instruments(trumpets in particular)