Trombone Lessons Sutter County, CA

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

From 1981-1993, I was the music director for URCS, a private school in Long Island, NY. I developed pedagogy and taught the high school band and choir. Since 1985, I have taught private lessons. Many of my students have gone on to be professionals in the industry. I absolutely love seeing my students click with understanding on their faces when they get the next piece of the puzzle they may have been missing regarding their playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn

My teaching style is very simple. Each student moves along at their own pace and learns in their own style. I will try to mold my teaching to the learning styles of the student as much as possible. I believe every concept learned in lessons should be manageable and allowing for steady advancement towards attainable, realistic goals incrementally lesson to lesson. I will provide feedback that encourages steady progress and that builds the esteem of the student musician. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trombone

For three years I was a camp counselor in the La Honda Music Camp (Hayward, CA). As a counselor, I looked after 10-12 middle school-aged girls, oversaw brass sectionals, coached trombone, and assisted in the junior wind ensemble. In high school I used to coach my classmates in the trombone section. In my grad school years I began to teach beginning piano and trombone. My hope when teaching music is that the kids have a lot of fun learning their instrument, so I always encourage them to learn songs they'd like to sing/play along to. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

The most important relationship is one between a student and a teacher. I like to be extremely approachable and easy going so everyone can be as comfortable as possible. I make myself easily accessible, whether it be with phone calls, text messages, emails, etc. I am fair and respectful to all of my students (The Golden Rule!) and I am extremely detail-oriented and organized so there is always a plan and a goal in place for every lesson. Read More

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

Making sure that the student is having fun, learning and achieving their musical goals is most important. I understand that each student progresses at their own pace and has diffrent goals and desires. While there are certian excersises that everyone needs to work on, solos and concert pieces are what students are drawn to. Therefore, I make sure that students are working on fun and challenging pieces that will keep them engaged in music. Read More