Trumpet Lessons Pottawattamie County, IA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Oboe, Keyboard

My teaching experience goes back to when I was little and worked with my friends who were not as fortunate as I and taught them how to pay piano. When I was little I had no confidence and music was the way I chose to express myself. I always look for those Ah Ha moments when students finally learn music. Through lessons I chose to meet them where they are at and help the get to where they want to be. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

As I mentioned above, one of my favorite parts about teaching is learning from my students. I encourage my students to take chances, perform often, and to not be afraid of making mistakes. All experiences help you learn, no matter what level you are. I encourage students to make the music personal to them and relate to it in a way that suits their personality. This involves my, as a teacher, getting to know my students and learning about their life outside of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Organ, Accordion, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard

I began giving lessons in my undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa to beginner to intermediate horn, trumpet, and piano students. Encouraging the musical growth of young students was something I not only enjoy doing, but loved watching the results of. Helping develop a student's passion for something that you are also passionate about is my favorite part of teaching. I think it is important to combine classical, modern, and jazz.improv techniques in all my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Specific methods vary from student to student, depending on the instrument, however the fundamentals that make great musicians are the same. My student get trained in basic music theory concepts that help not just read music, but understand it as a second language. All students will learn a variety of musical styles, from classical to jazz, blues to pop. They will learn how each style is different, what they have in common, and fun ways they can be combined. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is success-driven and is largely about giving creative opportunities. Celebrating my students' first time playing a song or learning their first chord is always exciting, as I understand the sometimes intimidating learning curve that music presents. I set weekly, realistic goals for my students and always make sure they have something to listen to. For my piano students, I always make sure that they have pianists to listen to all week so that they can be inspired and have an understanding of the history of the instrument. Read More