In addition to teaching applied trumpet students, Robinson directs the jazz ensembles and teaches a jazz history class. Robinson holds a music degree in trumpet performance from Lawrence University, composition from the Eastman School of Music, and jazz studies from Florida State University. Prior to coming to University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh in 2004, Dr. Robinson served for ten years as an associate professor of trumpet and jazz studies at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, where he was recognized as “Teacher of the Year” in 2001.