Trombone Lessons Fauquier County, VA

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn

I typically use Steve Hedrick's Band Fundamentals book with beginners. If a student is currently enrolled in a band program, I am comfortable using whichever method book their teachers has selected. I gradually begin to introduce solo repertoire and creative activities such as composition and improvisation. With more advanced students, I will typically use a "cornerstone" book from the literature pertaining to their instrument. For example, trumpet players will use the Arban's book and trombone players will use the Bordogni book. Read More

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

Seeing people succeed is one of my favorite things in the world. Seeing people succeed in music is my life. It all starts with encouragement, reinforcement, and practice! I can’t do it all myself. Students have to be willing to learn to succeed. Lucky I’ve never had a student that didn’t want to succeed. I know everyone learns at their own rate. And I am very patient with them. Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Euphonium

I am a versatile trombonist who has experience in many musical ensembles. These include orchestral, concert band, brass quintet, jazz band, jazz combo, brass band, and Marine Corps Band settings. I also have a studio where I teach trombone, euphonium, and tuba players. I regularly perform in the Northern Virginia and Maryland area at church services, with orchestras, and with big bands. I have on several occasions performed with the Rappahannock Pops Orchestra as well as the Fredericksburg Big Band. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

For students of all ages I focus on fundamentals by using, The Remington and Arbans books, but for beginners Hal Leonard's Essential Elements is a great start. The fundamentals are never mastered, and the Arbans and Remington methods, are time tested and proven methods for improving on Trombone. I also use the Arnold Jacob's method of Song and Wind. I also think it is important to let students choose their own issues to work on. Read More

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

My teaching experience began about 12 years ago. As a young college student, I was lucky enough to teach beginner students both privately as well as group lessons. After college, I began working in a music school in Caracas, Venezuela that was part of "El sistema". This was an experience like no other, I remember having as many as 10 trumpet students together for group lessons. These students were as young as 7 years old up to 14 years old. Read More