Taylor Smith is currently a freelance music educator (private lessons, masterclasses, and clinics) in the Houston area after having spent 12 years in the classroom in Fort Bend ISD, Pearland ISD, Birdville ISD, and Austin ISD. His bands consistently received Superior ratings at UIL events, both marching and concert, and outside of the classroom, Taylor is involved with the drum corps activity. As a performer, he was a member of Carolina Crown and has been teaching brass with The Troopers (2009), The Cavaliers (2010-2012), Carolina Crown (2013-2019), and is currently the Brass Caption Manager at Santa Clara Vanguard.