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Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, French Horn, Oboe, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
I am a very relaxed and chill person, even as a teacher. I will push you, though. I know that students' successes must be acknowledged and I do not hold back praise for my students. At the same time, I also bring their weaknesses for them to see. I aim to help them come up with plans to overcome their weaknesses and better their playing. At the same time, I look to see how far a student can be pushed. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn
I typically use Steve Hedrick's Band Fundamentals book with beginners. If a student is currently enrolled in a band program, I am comfortable using whichever method book their teachers has selected. I gradually begin to introduce solo repertoire and creative activities such as composition and improvisation. With more advanced students, I will typically use a "cornerstone" book from the literature pertaining to their instrument. For example, trumpet players will use the Arban's book and trombone players will use the Bordogni book. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
I've worked with students of all ages, from those just beginning their studies to graduate students majoring in trumpet at the collegiate level. As Instructor of Trumpet at the University of Michigan I worked with undergraduate and graduate trumpet majors in the classical performance program. As Graduate Student Instructor I worked with secondary and non-major undergraduate and graduate students, along with working with high school students in college preparatory courses such as the Michigan Youth Ensembles and MPulse Trumpet Institute. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Teaching music to students has always been a huge passion of mine and developing a love of music is always my top priority. I had a lot of bad habits that developed over years so it will always be my goal to make sure this isn't the case with my students. Playing music should be fun, never too hard or painful. I will put a big emphasis on posture and building proper habits from the beginning. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet, Ukulele
I'm a passionate educator and musician who enjoys sharing my love for music with students. I have experience with Trumpet performance in a wide range of settings from Orchestral brass sections to Jazz combos. My graduate studies were completed in New York at SUNY Purchase under the tutelage of Jon Faddis. I have been fortunate to have many amazing performance opportunities, including: Tour of England and Wales, Tour of Austria and Germany, 5 National Brass Band Competitions, performances at Dizzy's Coca Cola Club and The Bluenote. Read More
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