Trombone Lessons Prince William County, VA

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Nothing is more rewarding than being a part of instilling the love of music in a student. That is why I believe that it is important not only to work on a high level of achievement, but to have fun while doing it. Music performance comes at different levels and different speeds. We move at the rate that the student needs without stress. I am well versed in many different learning styles and can adapt each lesson for the unique student I am working with. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Recorder, Euphonium

For children, my foundational methods include Leonard, Krueger, Clarke, Arban, Reinhardt, Rizzetto, Pearson, and Rubank. Solo and ensemble repertoire is introduced at the appropriate time. Time is also spent on improvisation, writing original compositions, and learning music that the students have brought to the lesson. For adults, we focus on what students are interested in working on, regardless of their ability level. Many adults want to spend part of the lesson working with the foundational methods, and spend part of the lesson learning one or two pieces of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba

I am a teacher who is in love with music and is passionate about motivating my students. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela and grew up in a musical family. As a child, I began to learn to play the piano with my mother who is a piano teacher. When I moved to the United States at the age of ten, I was inspired to pick up the trumpet by listening to recordings of Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, English Horn

When it comes to my beginning students I like to get them as comfortable with the instrument as possible. Give them the extra time that the band director doesn’t have to explore every inch of their instrument. Breathing, Long tones, counting, and just understanding what it is they are doing. I am very patient and nurturing when it comes to the younger ones. Big kids on the other hand. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

Since 2010 I have been teaching young Marine trombone players, and began to teach private lessons to middle and high school trombone players in 2014. The art of trombone playing is rooted in the fundamentals, and emulating the great examples of the best to play trombone through out history. Consistent, regular practice is a must when learning any instrument, as is playing something enjoyable every time you pick up your horn. We all started playing music because it was fun, and keeping it fun even in challenging material is crucial. Read More