Trumpet Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

Teaching students has always been a passion of mine. To get the student to understand and figure out exactly what I can do to make the student be the best player possible is always something I strive for. Many students learn in a wide variety of styles. As an instructor, I have learned to adapt to each style as best as I can, and make sure I have every lesson prepared for each student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is success-driven and is largely about giving creative opportunities. Celebrating my students' first time playing a song or learning their first chord is always exciting, as I understand the sometimes intimidating learning curve that music presents. I set weekly, realistic goals for my students and always make sure they have something to listen to. For my piano students, I always make sure that they have pianists to listen to all week so that they can be inspired and have an understanding of the history of the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Organ, Accordion, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard

I think it is important for lessons to not only be instructional, but also engaging and fun. Being a great teacher is about learning from the student just as much as the student learning from you. It is impossible to be a great teacher without learning the student's interests, strengths, previous knowledge and background, and their goals in music. I like to introduce all types of music, because students may not know what they like or might be missing out on something they haven't tried before. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Oboe, Keyboard

I am a music teacher in the public schools and have been for fifteen years. I graduated from University of Northern Iowa with A Bachelors in Teaching Music. I then got my Masters in the Art of Teaching at Coe College. I love to find those little moments when a student finally gets how to do something. Every student has the ability to play and instrument and need to find out how to master the gift of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard

My teaching experience began in middle school, I would help my friends learn how to play music so we could perform in school talent shows. During high school and college I began teaching more professionally in a studio setting. Whether it was piano, french horn, or the ukulele, I was able to find a way to connect with my students. This ability to connect with my students has really helped me when I taught middle school band. Read More