Mr. Shookman has been heard worldwide in over 20 countries. He currently has been residing in Baltimore, Maryland where he holds a studio of more then 30 students, is music director of New Light Lutheran Church, on the board of LARA (LGBT Academy of Recording Arts ) representing classical music, performs frequently as a soloist and collaborative artist. When it comes to theatre, he has directed over 25 shows at professional, regional, and community theaters in the Baltimore/Washington metro area. Mr. Shookman feels talents are combined with needs in the world; his hands have brought in over $100,000 to charitable organizations in the year 2019.