Trombone Lessons Oregon

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My philosophy for quality music education has three main parts: appreciation, practice, literacy. I braid all three of these parts into each lesson, with a student focused approach. I strongly believe that anyone at any age and abilities can learn enjoy making music. Fundamentals are important at all skill levels, as well as a mix of solo rep and working on full pieces I have the skills to be able to create any music my students want to do! Read More

Instruments: Trombone

My Teaching experience goes back to my College experience at UofA (Arizona). I gave lessons to Elementry, High School and College students in Jazz, Blues, Brass Bands and Salsa music. I help with technique, passion for playing, fundamentals, music history, sight reading, sounds etc. I give them a higher appreciate for music, and Trombone while increase their personal growth and confidence. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone

Teaching music is one of my greatest joys. I love being able to help students of all ages unlock the mysteries of playing music. I have been playing the trumpet since age 10, and after graduating from the University of Oregon in 2001, I auditioned to play for Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited from Zimbabwe. For the next ten years, I toured North America, Europe and Africa. When I wasn't on the road with Thomas and the band, I led my own jazz groups, played in Salsa and Hip-Hop acts, and taught trumpet and trombone lessons in Eugene and Portland, OR. Read More

Instruments: Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

For beginning percussion students, I typically begin by teaching instrument maintenence,proper playing technique,rhythmic reading basics, and implementing a rudimental warm up exercise. Some of the various beginners repertoire I teach from include, but are not limited to: George Lawrence's Stick Control,Matt Savage's Rudimental Workshop,Mitchell Peters'Fundamental Method for Timpani,Saul Goodman'sModern Method for Timpani,Mitchell Peters'Fundamental Method for Mallets,Morris Goldenberg'sModern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone,and Tommy Igoe's Groove Essentials. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

Everybody develops at their own pace. This makes the journaling process even more important. I ask to keep track ofwhat you worked on, how it felt, how much time you spent on each subject, questions or interests it brought up, and goals you wish to strive for. This is a routine that I've found very helpfull for musicians of all ages and expeience levels. There are few things more satisfying than acheiving a goal you've reached and being recognized for it, this is a goal that I strive to complete with each and every student. Read More