Trombone Lessons in Spanish Flat , CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Keyboard

..."Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime." As I help my students accomplish their musical goals in a fun, disciplined and fast paced way, I get great satisfaction watching them discover and develop their talents, skills and abilities. ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

...Always stand or sit with your BEST POSTURE, and always take a BIG BREATH before you play! To learn a new or challenging piece of music well, (1) play it v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y until it's as perfect as it can be; (2) slightly increase the speed and play it until it's perfect; (3) repeat this process in small steps until you've reached final tempo. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone

...I believe encouragement is the best way to help a student succeed. I believe music lessons should be enjoyable and try to make them fun. But even though we have fun, we still have to play the best we can and get the work done.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

...I am currently playing with the Walnut Creek Concert Band and The Community Womens Orchestra. I have had the opportunity to play with Awesome Orchestra, Dirty Cello, a Prince cover band and many other jazz and classical groups.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

...I typically use Clause Gordon's "Systematic Approach to Daily Practice in Bass Clef", Arban's "Famous Method for Trombone" and Clark's "Lip Flexibilies". I have devised my own ideas about good brass technique in a document entitled "Optimal Brass Playing".... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium

...I really value input from all of my students no matter what age. This keeps our lessons fun and challenging. It is very important that each student sets their own goals to reach at the end of each lesson to achieve for the next week.... Read More