Trumpet Lessons South

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium

My teaching experience has been with trumpet, trombone and euphonium players as a private instructor.  Before joining the navy music program I taught band at a private school in New Jersey called the Netherlands Reformed Christian School.  Also taught at a store "Music Den" in Roxbury Twp., NJ from 1998 to 2002 for four years. While in the navy as a musician I taught private lessons to students interested in playing a brass instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

From a young age, I've been interested in music, and I would often tap around on my grandma's piano, but alas I went toward brass instruments. I started playing trumpet in middle school around the age of 11, and I've been playing trumpet for about 11 years. I played for 3 years in my high school's marching band, winning state championship's one year, and 3rd the other years. I've played in jazz bands, concert bands, and I've participated in MPA. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Music, Acoustic Guitar

I start with the basics and work my way up. No matter the learning speed, I will go at the student's pace. I will first learn the musical interests of the student so that we can learn what they love as well as introduce them to new and unfamiliar styles. My methods also vary from student to student depending on what the student is interested in learning. My lessons are based on the student's desire to learn. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For students who are beginners, I usually start with essential elements. This is the same book that I used when I was a kid to learn trumpet, and is still a very reliable book! Depending on what level the student is at, I will move on to the arbans book, which I still practice out of to this day, and is considered the trumpet bible and is the most helpful book in all trumpet playing. Read More

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

Though I adapt my approach and conversation techniques for all of my students, my underlying philosophy is the same for every student Ive ever taught. The philosophy is that progress is what were striving for, not perfection. I assess the skill and technical abilities and grow from that point. Moving forward is the goal, as a person, student, musician, and even my ability as a teacher. I also learn from my students which pushes me towards progress as well. Read More