Adam Luftman

Adam Luftman is a Collegiate Chair in Brass Trumpet and Pre-College Trumpet at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), where he has taught since 2012. Additionally, he serves on the faculty at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and San Francisco State University. As Principal Trumpet of the San Francisco Opera and Ballet Orchestras, he has performed with prestigious ensembles including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, and Vienna Philharmonic.

Luftman earned a BM from the Cleveland Institute of Music and trained at the Interlochen Arts Academy under influential teachers Michael Sachs, Adolph Herseth, and Raymond Mase. His career spans major orchestras such as the Baltimore Symphony, New World Symphony, and Civic Orchestra of Chicago, alongside guest appearances at renowned festivals like Tanglewood and Grand Teton.

Luftman’s expertise lies in Brass Instrument Performance and Orchestral Studies, with a versatile career spanning classical, jazz, and soundtrack recordings. He has collaborated extensively with elite orchestras and chamber ensembles, and his discography includes recordings with the National Brass Ensemble, Philadelphia Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony. He also contributes to popular media by recording movie and video game soundtracks at Skywalker Ranch.

His teaching roles at multiple institutions highlight his dedication to education, while personal interests include family, exercise, and culinary pursuits. Luftman resides in San Francisco with his wife Reva and daughters Riley and Nora.