Trumpet Lessons Virginia

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Nothing is more rewarding than being a part of instilling the love of music in a student. That is why I believe that it is important not only to work on a high level of achievement, but to have fun while doing it. Music performance comes at different levels and different speeds. We move at the rate that the student needs without stress. I am well versed in many different learning styles and can adapt each lesson for the unique student I am working with. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Because of how unique and diverse a student's goals, needs, and experience are, my teaching style varies greatly between student to student. The work we typically do is a combination of working on fundamentals, etudes, solo repertoire, sight reading, basic music theory, listening skills, improvising, and composition. Through engaging with music in these different ways of thinking and processing information students gain perspectives from various different sources, making practice efficient and effective, their understanding of the content deep, and performing fun. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar

I always start with getting to know the student and identifying his or her goals. What is the objective? From there, we will map out how we are going to get to that point. Most students' goal is to learn songs, so we will begin by identifying what those songs are. I will then figure out what skills are needed to play those songs, and we will start learning those skills at the most basic level possible, gradually increasing complexity until you have the ability to put those skills together and start rocking out! Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion

I am a middle school band director that has over 20 years experience. I love sharing my love of music. I graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Instrumental Education. I also have a Masters of Music degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Instrumental/Choral Education. Currently I teach beginning band, intermediate band, advanced band, jazz band, and beginning chorus at a local middle school. I also help with a local high school marching band. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba

As a student, I know the difficulties of overcoming bad habits. For this reason, my teaching focuses on establishing and correcting these bad habits so that the student can focus on what they want to do, play music. The trumpet and most musical instruments are extremely unforgiving and will become jealous when left untouched for a long period of time. Practicing any instrument is not fun when there is no improvement. Read More