Trumpet Lessons in Calverton, VA

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone

...I begin with enough basics to build a foundation for whatever genre of music a student is interested in, and collaborate with him/her to meet their goals from that point forward. ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

...In addition, I consider it of paramount importance to coach performers of all levels to “make music” rather than to merely play the notes on the page: Whether the goal be to prepare him or her for solo and ensemble competitions, concert music, jazz studies or the occasional religious service, conveying the significance of everyone’s own personal interpretation of a composition while performing it is what makes music come alive. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

...For students just starting out the focus is always on the fundamentals. Hal Leonard has some great Essential Elements books. When students show progress with these types of instruction manuals we'll usually jump to specific pieces of music that focus on the elements that we learned about in our method books.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet French Horn Oboe Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I am focused on both enjoying playing but also pushing students to their limits and making them much better. I hope to instill a passion into the student, no matter the age, and I encourage the continuation of just playing more and more.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone Clarinet Recorder

...Those sessions involved teaching the basics of music theory, aural skills, the rudiments of their instruments and the practice of discipline in practicing and the maintenance of their instrument(s).Therefore I believe that I can combine those same methods plus the 'new' ones that I have enquired over the past two years to make our music sessions fun, motivational and educational.Thus causing you to look forward in enhancing your need for learning about your instrument and yourself, the musician.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

...I've found it better to practice in shorter amounts more often rather than for a long time all at once. Years ago I would practice for a long time non-stop.... Read More