Trumpet Lessons Lubbock County, TX

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet

I tailor my instruction to the needs and wants of the student because I am a strong believer that if the student is interested, they will stay excited about their instrument and be motivated to develop their skill. Goals are set for each student. It is a positive learning environment. I am a good motivator and the techniques used depend on the age of the student as different things motivate the various age levels. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Music

For beginning students, I focus on the fundamentals of music as such as note values, note reading, dynamic marking, and tempo. It is important that students have a foundation and in understanding how to read music. I will begin with a warm ups to develop ear training and pitch. We will work on solo repertoire and find music that students will enjoy. My instruction is based on the need of the student and progress based on their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard

I began teaching trumpet when I was a high school student. My students were middle school aged peers within my school district that needed additional guidance. While in college, I maintained two dozen or so students within my own private studio. Some of these students were non-music majors that were given to me by my own voice professor. My primary instrument is the human voice. A complicated yet versatile instrument that is unique in every person, and as such should be treated with specific pedagogical methods that best suit a student's age, skill level, and learning style. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Djembe

I love learning, I love teaching, and I love music! I have been very fortunate that I was in a competitive high school band program, and for the very high quality professors I had at West Texas AM (graduated 2004). I had a world class percussion instructor, Dr. Susan Tariq, that was very patient and supportive to me in building my instrument technique, best approaches to things like different styles and different composers, and to a level of professionalism visually and acoustically. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Oboe

Being a veteran teacher of over four decades I have enjoyed watching my students grow from barely being able to hold a musical instrument to outstanding musicians. As a teacher I make sure that my students learn music fundamentals as well as understand musicianship. Above all, I want my students to love music. I have taught as a music educator in the classroom in five different high school Even though all of them became solid programs each came with a different set of problems. Read More