Trombone Lessons in Jericho, NY

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone

I use the musical methods that work and produce results for the indvidual - without overlooking the need to instill discipline and musical rudiments required for mastery. For brand new brass students, I begin with basics of embouchure formation, in a fun way... using a progression of "free buzzing", mouthpiece playing, ultimately leading to playing on the horn. This will take a few days to a week to establish. The result is a firm foundation and understanding that will last a lifetime. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

For a young child to love music, a teacher must introduce it to him or her in a passionate way, without forcing it one the child. The struggling student is just as capable of loving music, just as much as the accomplished one. As I mentioned earlier, all students learn at different paces, so I teach each student as close as humanly possible to their level. It is not important for a child to play like a professional musician, but to play like the student has put his or her heart into learning the music. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

Head Teaching Assistant for the Michigan State University Jazz Studies program under the Director of Jazz Studies Rodney Whitaker MSU Jazz Big Band Symposium (Mentor) Summer Camp 2014 Michigan State Community Music School Trombone/Jazz Band instructor 2012-14 Duties: Directing and arranging for Octet ensembles, Teaching Assistant for Jazz Arranging and Composition Course. Sub director for all of the Large Jazz Band Ensemble. Sub teacher for Beginner jazz improvisation course Jazz Studies Copyist and Librarian. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba Music

I have played all around the country including Texas, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Georgia, New Jersey and many more. In 2020, I qualified as a finalist for the Northeast Euphonium Tuba Regional Conference Military Euphonium Mock Band Audition Competition. For piano, I have had 8 years of training and have won many competitions. I currently play euphonium and trombone in brass quintets, tuba/euphonium quartets, and piano/keyboard in musical pit orchestras. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trombone

As a teacher, it is essential to understand that your student's goals. My number one priority as a teacher is guiding my students in order to help them achieve those goals. I create curriculums that are unique to each of my students, designed in order for them to excel at their own aspirations. In our lessons we will cover techniques for playing the instrument, music theory, reading music, ear training, but most importantly, applying these skills into practice while playing your instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Music

As I began my studies in Boston, I was fortunate enough to be dropped into a network of talented and supportive musicians who threw work my way simply because I learned to say, “Yes:” to every opportunity. I used this exposure to learn to play a wide variety of styles and I utilized my self-taught background to learn on the fly. As I took on new students I used a blend of my experiences to nurture a musical curiosity and let them take risks and find their individual sounds. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Euphonium

I've been teaching privately since I was in high school when I taught beginner trombone and euphonium to middle school and junior high students. I love teaching because it is absolutely incredible watching a beginner blossom into a passionate and talented musician and being there every step of the way to watch their growth. Music is supposed to be fun, so I try to make the lesson experience as enjoyable for the student as possible all while still providing them with a solid education. Read More