Trumpet Lessons Shelby County, AL

Instruments: Trumpet

All of my students, will be asked what is music? After we've developed an understanding of music itself. This helps me have an ideal of the students personality. Music to me helps understand a person Spiritual being of who we are. I recommend listening to all styles to have a better understanding of the music criteria. When teaching beginners my focus will be helping create a sound and aware of any bad postures. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, French Horn

I focus on a skills based learning regimen. I often start beginners out without using a book, just learning to make the instrument perform before we add the complexities of music notation to the mix. With more advanced students I work on the small details of mastering the instrument, and translate that into performance. I favor method books that drill the student in those details, and add solo material for variety and to introduce different performance styles. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I taught my first lesson 5 years ago when I was an under graduate. I began teaching guitar to the public part time at age 19 in the music department of my community college. From there, I went on to a university and continued to teach guitar, bass, and voice while I finished up on getting my performance degree. Ironically enough, some of the best lessons I ever learned in music school weren't even how to play, it was how to teach. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style includes positive reinforcement, making and achieving small measurable goals that lead to big measurable goals, and teaching and instilling correct daily practice methods. I encourage each student to do their best each day and push through the difficult places. When something is too difficult for a student, I break it down into smaller, more understandable pieces, or change tactics to a different subject or piece. I use many resources and try to differentiate activities to keep students engaged and learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard

My approach focuses on helping each student develop confidence, strong fundamentals, and a genuine love for music. Whether you are a beginner learning your first notes, a middle or high school student preparing for auditions, or an adult musician looking to improve improvisation and performance skills, I strive to meet students where they are and help them reach their goals. Lessons may include: • fundamentals and technique • Tone production and range development • Improvisation and jazz vocabulary • Music theory and ear training • Performance preparation and audition coaching • Sight-reading and ensemble skills • Practice strategies that produce results I believe music should be both challenging and enjoyable. Read More