New music teacher starting at LR

"Music is part of human nature," according to new Lake Roosevelt Music Teacher Gabriel James, who moved to Coulee Dam recently for the gig.

James, who grew up in Spokane, received his undergraduate degree in jazz performance from Whitworth University, then a master's degree in teaching in June of this year.

Saxophone is his main instrument, and he also plays flute and clarinet.

While in high schoo...