Trumpet Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Organ, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

Whatever instrument private studies we are working on, a balanced approach of performance, literature, theory, and technique are studied. Once the groundwork is established, we even work through composition on their chosen instrument. Students work at their own pace. I have some students who move quite swiftly through their levels, and that is great. Others may need more time, and that is fine. I do find that students who utilize regular and purposeful home practice will tend to get through levels a fair amount quicker. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For beginning students I use essential elements and elementary cornet methods. As students progress to more intermediate level I begin introducing the Arbans, Clarke, and method books from Stamp and Schlossberg. These methods are a great gateway into advanced playing and contain methods for intermediate to advanced players. As students become more advanced I introduce more difficult method books and challenging solo and etude books such as Sachse, Charlier, Glantz and St.Jacome. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, French Horn

If the student is a beginner, I suggest just playing one note for a short time and expand that to three notes. This can be done very quickly, then most students can move to easy tunes on a single sheet of music. This music is commonly known as sheet music and con be accessed and played in line or through the purchase of said sheet music on many sites. If the student in not a beginner, advanced or intermediate I have to do a performance ability assessment. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Recorder, French Horn, Oboe, Keyboard

It is important that each student enjoys playing the piano and is willing to practice every day without being told by their guardian that its time to practice. With that being said, it is important that I allow each student to progress at his or her own pace. It is useless to move on to a new lesson if the student has not mastered what was taught on the most recent lesson. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I believe in ensuring that students get their moneys worth and beyond out of each lesson. Because of that, I will do my best to convey and articulate each message I give them as clearly and accurately as possible. I also am very upfront with students about their progress, their issues, and what it will take to get them to the next level. I respect my students, and I respect their time and efforts. Read More