Trumpet Lessons in Addison, TX

Instruments: Trumpet Recorder French Horn

Music is my passion and that motivate me to be involved in every step that my students achieve. As a professional musician with more 20 years in a symphony orchestra I have could take a close encounter with many kinds of music and many artists. Every concert, every new experience represents to me a very important knowledge that let me enrichment my career. My first steps playing occurred in well know ¨El Sistema¨ in Venezuela. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone

Sound is the most important aspect of trumpet playing, and the good thing is you can practice pretty much anything and still focus on your sound. For beginners I usually supplement their beginner band book with some simple drills from Schlossberg's Daily Drills or some I wrote myself. The Clarke's Technical Studies and Arban's Complete Conservatory Method are great books as well that I use with most of my intermediate/advanced students. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Euphonium French Horn

My name is Chris, and I have been playing trumpet for over twenty years. I grew up in the TX public schools and was a two time TMEA All-State Musician. I hold three degrees in music from accredited universities: DMA at UGA, MM at UT-Austin, BM at NDSU. I enjoy teaching and helping others, and have a patient, kind approach to working with people. Music is a wonderful gift that we can all share in, and I am happy to pass on what I have gained from my musical experiences. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am a freelance trumpet player in the central Texas area and I have maintained a studio of over 30 students with students of all ages and ability levels since 2016 when I started my master's degree at The University of Texas at Austin. I have had the pleasure of performing around the United States and in Europe with various types of ensembles including symphony orchestras, wind ensembles, jazz ensembles, and brass bands. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Drums French Horn

For kids, I'll start with easy but basic notes and chords. I try to make it fun like learning songs they might know. For young adults to adults, I'll do the same but on their level and the expectation is much higher than kids. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am passionate about music, and hope that my students will develop a passion for it as well. I believe in setting short term and long term goals, and developing a plan to attain both. I teach all my students multiple styles, because it is important for trumpet players to know how to play every style. I am quick to acknowledge when a student has gotten better. Positive feedback is very important in keeping students motivated. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium French Horn Tuba Oboe

Since most of the students I teach are members of a band program, I make sure that most of my lessons are based on what is being learned at school. Planning an individual practice schedule is imperative for their success but at the same time make it enjoyable so the student will want to practice. Constant acknowledgement of their progress each lesson the student more eager to learn. Even though the school program may require students to learn from specific material, I also tailor instruction to music they enjoy performing. Read More