Trumpet Lessons Texas

Instruments: Trumpet

From the first day in college i have been giving private lessons to other musicians in my department. I was noticed right away for my musical ability and people always wanted to study with me.Me being a section leader for the marching band gave me a chance to exercise my teaching skills dealing with more than 20 trumpet players at a time. I love teaching students that have the ambition and determination to make their dreams come true. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Djembe

I played bass guitar in high school and university jazz bands, the latter of which performed very well at the UNC Greeley Jazz Festivals in the early 2000s. I was required to learn to play and teach brass instruments, and am proficient at those, as well. I have been very fortunate to also have been around a lot of world class teaching after becoming a teacher, myself; much of that is courtesy of the Texas Music Educators Association and the wonderful teachers I have encountered in my career. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Mostly unknown to the local jazz scene, word-of-mouth drew people to hear his unique sound at small bars in East Austin. Soon his shows were being described as "...crazy good and crazy crowded."(Joe Gross, Austin American-Statesman). In March of 2010 "Jeff's 1950s Miles Davis Tribute" drew a large crowd at One World Theatre with the help of media sponsor NPR affiliate KUT/KUTX, though competing with opening night of SXSW in nearby downtown Austin. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

If you would like some food for thought from your potential music mentor, I would say this for starters; if you want to strengthen your bond between you and your instrument, and wield it effectively, you have to get in the mindset first. Practice regularly, listen to other musicians that play the same instrument as you, listen to musicians that don't play the same instrument, talk with other musicians, share ideas, live in a world where you eat, sleep, breath, and love music, and be friendly and open minded. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet

I have been a Music Educator for over 15 years. I began my career as a Band Director. I also have experience working with Elementary music. I have been teaching private lessons for approximately 18 years. I have experience teaching 5 year olds up to adults. I have taught piano, percussion, violin, clarinet, trombone, flute and trumpet. I have experience teaching music theory, ensembles and solo instruments to students who are English as a Second Language learners in South America. Read More