Ivan started his musical career in Auckland, New Zealand, singing in a children's Choir doing weekly radio broadcasts and regular concerts. He was cornet soloist n the New Zealand National Youth Brass Band, and later principal trumpet in the National Youth Orchestra. He was a solo cornet in the World Champion National Band in 1970.

At Auckland University he studied composition and conducting. After his studies he was appointed principal trumpet of the Symphonia of Auckland. After leaving this orchestra he continued a free-lance playing career in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and USA. Always being a machinist and inventor in his free time, Ivan commenced the development of a player-friendly trumpet.

For over 20 years Ivan has been writing about issues specific to recreational trumpet players. In 2016 he and his wife formed a public charity promoting recreational music making and Ivan holds trumpet ensemble sessions in his studio.

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