Trenton holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Florida, where he honed his piano technique under the guidance of Dr. Kevin Sharpe and studied jazz improvisation with Scott Wilson. Furthering his passion for jazz, Trenton attended the prestigious Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, earning both a Master of Music and a Doctorate of Musical Arts. While at Frost, Trenton studied under renowned pianists including Martin Bejerano, Shelly Berg, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Alex Brown, Kemuel Roig, and Tal Cohen.

An avid performer, Trenton has showcased his talent in reputable festivals, jazz series, and stages such as the 4th annual Pompano Beach Jazz Festival with Luigi Arredondo, the Reilly Noir Jazz Series at the Ocala Reilly Arts Center, the Hippodrome Jazz Series at the Hippodrome Theater, the 16th Gainesville Jazz Festival with the tour-de-force fusion group Mindwalk, Tom Petty Weekend at Heartwood Soundstage, and the Miami Beach Bandshell with indie singer-songwriter Ryan Cooper. Trenton has had the honor of opening for and performing with many esteemed artists including Michel Camilo, Felipe Lamoglia, Dafnis Prieto, Brian Lynch, Maria Schneider, Troy Roberts, Dumpstaphunk, Karina Rykman, Wycliffe Gordon, Bobby Shew, Rex Richardson, Brazilian Voices and the Glenn Miller Orchestra.

Throughout his career, Trenton has earned many awards and accolades in both classical and jazz performance. In 2018, He placed third in the University of Florida Concerto Competition and the following year, secured second place in the Ocala Young Artist Competition which led to the opportunity of performing the third movement of George Gershwin’s Concerto in F with the reputable Ocala Symphony Orchestra at the Reilly Arts Center. In 2024, Trenton’s composition “Word?” contributed to the Frost School of Music’s Funk/Fusion Ensemble earning a DownBeat Student Music Award of “Outstanding Performance” in the Blues/Pop/Rock group category.

In addition to his artistry, Trenton currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Contemporary Piano at Frost School of Music. He has also had the honor of being a guest artist for the University of Florida Jazz Band and the Brazilian Music Institute’s “Ella Jazz Across Cultures” program in 2021, where he shared his knowledge of Brazilian jazz fusion with aspiring musicians. As Trenton continues to evolve as a pianist, composer, and educator, his artistic journey promises to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz and captivate audiences worldwide.