Nick W
Instruments: Guitar, Trombone, Ukulele, Euphonium, Tuba
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&b, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Mariachi, Avant-Garde

My undergraduate degree in music education and my master's in performance helped me in forming a well-rounded view of the music world.  I have been teaching 1-on-1 lessons for around 5 years in my own private studio, music stores, and different area schools.  It is one of my favorite things to do and I take pride in the development of young musicians as well as those trying to find music later in their lives.

For brass players, I use Arbans, Bordogni, and Blazhevich etude books coupled with Rubank and other duets to form a solid foundation.  From there I try and let the students' own interest in music guide other parts of practice.  With strings I like to start out with the Hal Leonard beginning books to get the basics of reading music.  From there I couple learning popular tunes the student picks with developing method books to maintain a strong fundamental of playing.  No matter where someone's musical tastes lie, it is my job to give them the ability to get the sound they want.