Brian K. Farias, (aka “Doc”), has been a musician, teacher, and consultant for more than 30 years. His musical training is from the Boston Conservatory (BME, cum laude), New England Conservatory (MM), and Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University (DMA). Doc’s former teachers (clarinet) include Attilio Poto, William Wrzesien (Boston Ballet and Pops), Leon Russianoff (NYC), and Anthony Gigliotti (Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Clarinet). Doc has performed as a solo artist and competition winner, chamber musician, in pit orchestras for numerous shows, and as an orchestral/wind ensemble player. Some noteworthy performance venues include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall (NYC), and Jordan Hall in Boston. He has taught in public schools for K-12, at the college level, and has had numerous private students who have won numerous awards and were successful in honor and state ensembles across the country. Doc is also currently a music educator for the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada, has a private lesson studio and is a freelance musician as well, performing in various musical venues.