Trumpet Lessons Ottawa County, OH

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Flute, Bass Guitar

Piano - I use the Afred Piano Series of Books. Both for Children and Adults Guitar - I like to use music and other materials that I have made for students Trumpet - I like to use what the school uses for beginning students. I also have developed a system for older students Read More

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

For students at the beginning and intermediate levels on all instruments I use the Rubank Method alongside appropriate solo literature for their ability level. It is a succinct, affordable resource that will not leave a student lacking. When I teach any advanced brass player I use Arbans conservatory method, Clarke Technical Studies, and the brass gym. Advanced horn players will study Koprasch, and other etude books to fit the students unique situation. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Bass Guitar

Music should be fun. If it isn't fun, why do it? Music is art, not machinery, and I believe lesson time should be the perfect blend of work and fun. It takes work to achieve new skill levels in music, but it takes joy, love and fun to make the work worth it! I help guide students to achieve new goals by encouraging and always pointing to the positive (because to me negative reinforcement just doesn't work). Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Again, my teaching style reflects my own experience. I learned the most from the teachers that recognized that the trumpet is an incredibly phisical instrument and each player brings a different physique to the instrument. A recognition of each player's strengths and weaknesses, both physically and mentally, allows me to be the most effective by targeting techniques that work and finding new approaches to those that do not. A student who is comfortable and confident as they learn to play the trumpet is one who will continue to do so throughout their entire life, and will enjoy themselves while doing it. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, French Horn

“There is, has been, and always will be a certain group of people whom inspiration visits. It’s made up of all those who’ve consciously chosen their calling and do their job with love and imagination… Their work becomes one continuous adventure as long as they manage to keep discovering new challenges in it.” -Wislawa Szymborska, 1996 Nobel Prize for Literature Lecture Why am I inspired to teach? The words from this poet perfectly illustrate my calling, a calling to share a gift which keeps giving: music. Read More