Trombone Lessons in Suwanee, GA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Banjo

My goal for every student is to experience learning their instruments in an environment that is both encouraging and rewarding. I exhibit patience with the student knowing what it takes to develop new skills and I work hard in helping each student feel at ease in expressing themselves. I have used many different materials over the years, depending on the individual student's needs and desires to play their music. I do stress learning to read music notation so that you can approach with confidence any piece of music that you would like to play. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

I began teaching when I was in high school - working with my fellow trombonists and giving private lessons. This continued through my college years. I have been a middle school and high school band director, led choral groups, and taught guitar, theory, conducting and composition to students of all ages in the USA and overseas. My work overseas has required me to be flexible and adaptable to different styles and types of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Euphonium

I have a few method books that I like to use in my lessons. For brass students, I like the Rubank method books for beginners and the Arban book for advanced students. For young beginners on classical piano, I like "Music Tree," and the Faber "Piano Adventures" series, and for older kids I use the Bastien literature series. For more advanced students, I prefer to work on literature directly and address technical issues as they come up. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion

I have over 17 years of experience teaching Band Choir on every level from Elementary to College . Prior to my appointment at Coppin State University, I taught High school for 14 years, Elementary and Middles school for 4 through out the state of Maryland. Among a host of my awards and accolades, I will always consider my students accomplishments as my greatest reward as an educator. Under my mentorship, my students have gone on to successful careers as musicians, directors, teachers, performers, educators, recording artists, secret service and managers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Organ Music

Again, it's about you and how far and how great you want to be on the piano. Nothing is more rewarding for me than seeing your dreams come true. So while we learn music theory and finger techniques and skills that will make you into a world-class pianist, I talk to you. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced students all need the same thing, a teacher that listens and acts accordingly to ensure the very best future outcomes on the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Euphonium Keyboard

I am currently an active freelancer in the Chicago area as a teacher and performer. I have performed with several orchestras in the past, including the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, National Repertory Orchestra, Brevard Music Center Orchestra, Masterworks Festival Orchestra, and the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra. I have also performed quite extensively in chamber ensembles. Most recently, I performed in the Masterworks Honors Chamber Recital in the summer of 2016 with my brass quintet there. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Tuba

For beginners, I recommend Standards of Excellence and if the parent's budget allows, a subscription to Smart Music which can monitor and record daily practice and inform a student of minor errors so growth can happen between lessons. For intermediate or advanced students, I like to establish a well rounded warm-up routine for their practice and move into solo repertoire appropriate for their level. For adults, I like to cater towards their goals and desires. Read More