Trumpet Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Drums, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I generally try to understand the fundamentals as to where the student is at currently. The basics are always where we drill the most. Playing the fundamentals must become like second nature as all the advance stages of playing and performing would always be difficult. Besides having a good grasp on the fundamentals, it is always important to find out what the student is interested in and the direction emphasis that the student / student's parent wants to get to of music lessons. Read More

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

I am a native of Valdosta, Georgia, where I attended Valdosta High School. I received my B.M.E. in Music Education from Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, where I co-founded Steel Tuba/Euphonium Quartet. I received myM.M. in Euphonium Performance from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. There I was a member of the award winning Alabama Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble and the Alabama Wind Ensemble. Since 2000 I have been traveling the southeast United States exploring my passion for music through performance, teaching, and research. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Music, Acoustic Guitar

I have been passionate about music since my early years. In 4th grade I picked up the Cello and then in 5th grade we were allowed to try band instruments and I never looked back. I chose the Baritone Horn and played all through elementary, junior and high school as well as it was my major instrument in college. As a junior in high school I taught myself to play both the trombone and guitar. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Trumpet

For beginning students I generally use the Suzuki books and have had some training in the method. I don't use a strict Suzuki method but combine it with a more traditional approach by including note reading, scales, etc. I also use the Faber books in conjunction with the Suzuki for piano. For adults I generally give them the option of choosing the music they would like to learn and then try to incorporate some of the technical elements by using scales and Hanon exercises. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard

I am a band director and private lessons teacher in the Columbia/Lexington area that is passionate about helping students become the best person through music that they can be. I graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor in Music Education and Euphonium Performance from Winthrop University, where I studied euphonium with Dr. Douglas Black. As a band director, I teach beginner band students, and maintain a working knowledge of all woodwind and brass instruments. Read More