Kayla V  
Instruments: Piano, Trumpet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Musical Theater, Showtunes

I haven't been teaching for a long time, but my love and passion for the trumpet and music in general gives me some if the tools needed to encourage students to do their best. I try to figure out the most effective way a student learns first because all people have different ways of learning, whether it be by sight or by ear. I mainly play classical music, but play popular music as well to change things up. I know practicing can be a pain and learning an instrument can be a struggle, that's why I try to keep things positive and let you know when you are doing things right instead of constantly saying what you are doing wrong and making you feel embarrassed. Students can't grow their skills if they feel that they will be put down every time a lesson rolls around.

There is a lot more to playing the trumpet than just blowing into the horn. Breathing, embouchure, and tuning are essential elements of playing the trumpet. I will focus on these things at the beginning of the lesson because it affects the sound every time we play. Then, I will use different books depending on the level of the students or we can go over pieces you have from being in an ensemble. Right now I am focused on beginners, but can take in more intermediate players and help them play their band pieces better. Whether it be with the way the piece should sound or supporting yourself in the manner you play.