Trumpet Lessons Alameda County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Fiddle, French Horn, Electric Guitar

For beginning students, I try to figure out what if any familiarity with the instrument or connected genres the student already has and plan to orient lessons around that. If they're absolute beginners with no specific interests yet, as is often the case with children, I focus on teaching fundamentals of the instrument's technique, music theory relevant to reading sheet music and understanding scales, keys, and time signatures. If it seems like it would help I'd move on to the Suzuki method or at least to simple songs and etudes. Read More

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

My experience working with student musicians spans twenty years! I have worked with all grade levels, beginning with elementary school through the first audition to a college/university. I am currently a high school band director and am able to work with many students that are learning various instruments. My lessons are comprehensive and fun. I enjoy encouraging my students to make musical moments memorable and grow as a person. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn

After graduating, I moved to Southern California with the prospects of teaching and seeking other opportunities in music. I began teaching students in high school when there was a need that a student in the band needed some instruction. My second stint at teaching came in 2009 to 2012 when I taught Middle School and High school students from complete beginners to experienced players. My approach to teaching music is synthesis of all the teachers methodologies I have encountered as well as pedagogy courses I have encountered in my university career. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Music

I try to be as laid-back as I possibly can be when I teach. I am not an intense person, and I think one of the things I try to do as a teacher is to not make things really serious really fast. It helps me when I have a teacher that I feel I can talk with and not be worried about doing things perfectly. It have had many professors and teachers who were high intensity, and it works for some teachers but thats not me. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Euphonium

I always like to get a feel for the students ability first and then choose the right level to begin with them. I always start with some exercise work to strengthen the basics and then include a lot of fun pieces to boost the fun and satisfaction with the improvement. I am very effective at improving a players ability and enjoyment of the instrument. Read More