Andrew G  

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Instruments: Trumpet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Salsa, Showtunes, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Marching Band, Mariachi

No two trumpet players are exactly alike. Students come to lessons with different experience levels, goals, strengths, and challenges. Because of that, we start with where you are now, identify where you want to go, and build the skills needed to get there. Fundamentals Strong trumpet playing starts with strong fundamentals. Depending on the student's needs, we may work on: Breathing Posture Embouchure development Producing a clear, consistent tone Clear and comfortable note starts Developing healthy playing habits The goal is to build a foundation that makes more advanced playing possible. Technique As students progress, lessons address the technical skills needed to play increasingly demanding music, including: Articulation and tonguing Lip flexibility Finger dexterity Range development Endurance Dynamics Accuracy and consistency Technical exercises and scales Control and Quality over Speed and Difficulty Musicianship Students also develop the musical skills needed to understand and perform what is on the page. Areas of study may include: Rhythm Sight-reading Scales and key signatures Phrasing Dynamics with articulation Style Ear training Musical interpretation Repertoire & Performance Lessons incorporate music the student is currently preparing as well as material selected specifically to develop particular skills. This may include: School band music Solo and ensemble repertoire Audition material Method books and etudes All-State or honor ensemble preparation College audition material Music selected around the student's interests Rather than simply rehearsing the music until it sounds better, we'll identify why difficult passages are difficult and develop strategies for improving them. Learning How to Practice One of the most important skills I teach happens in an outside of lessons… Students learn how to practice. That means learning to recognize what's going wrong, isolate the problem, choose an appropriate strategy, evaluate whether that strategy is working, and make adjustments when it isn't. As students become more experienced, I want them to rely less on me telling them what to fix and become increasingly capable of answering those questions themselves. An Independent Musician A good teacher should gradually give students the tools to become their own teachers. As your playing develops, you should become better at recognizing problems, understanding why they're happening, choosing ways to address them, and evaluating your own progress. Lessons provide the instruction, feedback, and outside perspective needed to develop those skills. Ultimately, the goal is for you to know your own playing well enough to continue improving long after the lesson ends.