Jacob V  

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Instruments: Trumpet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Avant-garde

I've had a number of devoted teachers and being in New York there's always a chance to learn something new by simply saying hello to a musician. I look at teaching as sharing information enthusiastically and giving a student a chance to check in about issues they're dealing with relating to the instrument, music in general, and psychology of performance. I'm a student of the directions I was nudged towards by several key teachers. These directions include 20th Century Impressionism, free improvisation in restricted key centers similar to Indian Ragas and 14th Century motets but stylistically free, bebop, free-bop (bebop type melodies with free form solos), and music involving rhythmic interlocking counterpoint (like Afro-Cuban, West African and Brazilian music). I've taught at several music schools in the tri-state area including Music School of Westchester, New York Jazz Academy, and Long Island Conservatory.

We’ll do studies designed to address your weaknesses as well as draw from your strengths. We’ll also devote some time to playing duets for sake of joy in exuding music! We’ll work to facilitate good, easy vibrations of lips- you'll be surprised how simple an embouchure is: to form a relaxed embouchure (simply ;) say the word 'simple' and place the mouthpiece on the lips; I’ll teach you how playing in different ranges is about directing the air flow with your tongue. We’ll work to develop your overall musicianship including sight-reading, expressiveness of tone, incorporation of dynamics, and ways of shaping a phrase (flexibility is the key to your musical enjoyment). We can structure your lessons to include time with the piano, ear training, chord theory, and improvisation (I can comp for you ).