Trumpet Lessons in Covina, CA

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Recorder Euphonium Tuba

My style of teaching seems to be very relaxed. I never force anything and I always want to give inspiration and motivation to the students. I get more pleasure and comfort knowing that this is something they want to do for themselves and not something I or their parents are forcing them to do. I think this also brings out the best playing and create motivation for the student. When I am teaching I give lots of support and even like to play along to give the student confidence and know that this is something that even I would do in my own practice. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For young students in first through sixth grade, I start them with the "Rubank Elementary Method for Trumpet or Cornet." Once the student feels comfortable with the basics out of that book, I will introduce recognizable solo repertoire and the Fundamentals for Brass Book by William BIng, which has a focus on fundamental control of the Trumpet. For students in middle school and high school, I will ask them to play and make and assessment based on what I feel will benefit the student the most. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

My teaching method is specifically caterd for each student. Each and every student is different. There are 7 main pillars of trumpet technique: Sound, Flexibility, Articulation, Agility, Range, Endurance and Musical Interpretaion. I use a combination of the following methods to consturct a balanced practice routine: The Essential Elements series (for beginners)Schlossberg Daily Drills James Stamp Arban's Clarke Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Music

Young students begin their instrumental journey with some basic theory lessons while we simultaneously explore the physicality of playing trumpet. From there, we begin learning fundamentals--exercises on the instrument, with breathing, and mental practice--which are reviewed with the student from beginner to professional. Solo repertoire and etude-work will be assigned to give the student the practice of performance but also to challenge and assess them on specific aspects of their journey on the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Ukulele Euphonium Tuba

A former member of the American Youth Symphony and Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra, Andrew is a graduate of the Thornton School of Music at USC. A dedicated educator, Andrew maintains a private studio of pupils of all ages and serves as an adjunct professor of music at California Arts University in Fullerton, CA. In his time away from performing and teaching Andrew enjoys Brazilian jiu jitsu, surfing, and playing chamber music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Synthesizer Keyboard

I usually start my piano and vocal students with playing and singing both major and minor scales while using proper fingering and while breathing properly on this musical journey. On the other hand once a student shows and develops better fundamentail skills, then I'll start introducing intermediate musical concepts and ideals. Then we can focus on getting prepared for a great performance either at school,church,or home in front of family and friends. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Alexander H. discovered the trumpet when he was very young. Alexander graduated cum-laude with a Bachelor Degree in 1999 at the Music University in The Netherlands, Europe. Alexander also followed lessons with Ack van Rooyen, Claudio Roditi, Bobby Shew, Ruud Breuls and Tom Kirkpatrick. Alexander has worked as a studio musician and jazz trumpet teacher combo/ensemble teacher at music schools, as a conductor with many big bands, as a manager, organizer promoter for a variety of projects, as a music composer arranger, and he has toured performed all over the world with a variety of bands artists (including Europe, USA, Caribbean) Read More