Edwin was born and raised in Orange County, California. He fell in love with playing the trumpet at the age of 12 and pursued a degree in music performance in trumpet and music education from Cal State Fullerton.

During his time at Cal State Fullerton, he won the Rodger Vaughn Award, a yearly scholarship given to the best musician. He studied mainly under Barry Perkins, the principal trumpet player of the Pacific Symphony.

Edwin has played in the La Mirada Community Orchestra and performed in the Tournament of Roses Parade for 9 years in a row. He has also been featured on KTLA morning news a few times playing herald trumpet with Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, where he worked part-time for 11 years. He even unveiled the "Welcome to Orange County" sign off the 5 Freeway with a trumpet fanfare for the OC Register.

For over 10 years, Edwin has been teaching music. Along with Arts & Learning, he teaches music at Waldorf School of Orange County for middle school and high school students. He has also provided brass coaching for high school marching bands and given trumpet ensemble classes to high schools.

Currently, Edwin plays in a cumbia/salsa band in Orange and LA County on a weekly to semi-weekly basis.