 As a publisher and businessman, Burnett also gained valuable experience while serving as a staff writer/arranger and company manager for many noteworthy military band assignments.Shortly after arriving back home and getting settled in the Kansas City metro, he began utilizing his diverse skills and vast experience to constructively contribute to the KC scene.Burnett began his tenure as a member of the Kansas City jazz community by going to local jam sessions; and then, he volunteered his time and services to the non-profit entity, Alaadeen Enterprises, Inc., from 2002–2007 for free while performing a myriad of essential administrative duties, arranging music and also serving as a participating Board Member of that organization.