About Me

Welcome! Here's a little about me.


I've been playing trumpet since 2007
I've been playing trumpet since 2007
I've played all over DFW with various Ska/Reggae bands
I've played all over DFW with various Ska/Reggae bands
I like to have fun!
I like to have fun!
Paid trumpet player for the David Whiteman Band, a party band based in Dallas
Paid trumpet player for the David Whiteman Band, a party band based in Dallas



My name is Justin Talamantez; I was born in Dallas and raised in Arlington, Tx. 

I have experience playing all kinds of genres, including Jazz.

From 2014-2017, I attended UT Arlington to pursue a Music Education degree.

Since then, I've taught private lessons for Trumpet, Piano, and Violin. 

In addition to teaching lessons, I've been performing as a freelance trumpet player since 2015 and composing/arranging music for a living. 

I am also the Artistic Director/Conductor of the Arlington High School Alumni Band (since 2014), which participates in several events each year and is a source of funding for the current AHS band.

Learning is one of my favorite things to do, and I do it every day.

I love dad jokes and puns and have a beautiful white dog named Appa.