Feliciano D  
Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Marching Band

I've had over nine years of trumpet playing experience, three years of euphonium/baritone experience, and four years of tuba experience. I've taught many students in a formal and informal setting, from one on one sessions to group sessions ranging from two to eight students. I find teaching to be fulfilling and educational for both the student and myself. I have spent these past two years learning as much as I can and I feel like I have a great deal to offer students ranging from a beginning to intermediate level.

For students learning their first instrument and learning how to read music, I like to spend the majority of the time buzzing on the mouthpiece, breathing, as well as studying and playing easy warm ups such as Remingtons. This way students can build their fundamentals for their instrument at the same time they are developing better reading skills. For more advanced beginners I have them read easy etudes to develop their reading and overall musicianship. For intermediate players I have them read more difficult etudes from books such as Bordogni and Blazhevich. I also have them play exercises in the low register to bolster their tone and range. I often try to get students to a point where we can play duets together to push their reading and ensemble skills.