Trumpet Lessons in Financial District, NY

Instruments: Trumpet

My teaching experience based on on my professional experience as a performer, It's not just about theory but also practical expertise. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and jazz music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the trumpet and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

For beginning students, I start out with theStandard of Excellence Band Method book to learn intrumental basics along with basic music theory. Once the student is comfortable enough on the basics, he or she will be introduced to solo repertoire. For more developed students, work will be taken directly fromArban's Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet French Horn

I customize curriculum and study books based on the student's needs. For high school students, I assign a program of etude study, orchestral excerpts and solo work appropriate to their skill level to prepare them for competitive honor ensembles and college auditions. For middle schoolers, I assess their current skill level and method books used in band class; I generally work out of the Rubank method. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums

My teaching includes all aspects of music; Musical theory, sight singing, as well as Music History. My teaching style allows the child to have fun while they learn their instrument, but I emphasize a strong practice regiment. Your child will understand that while learning music and an instrument can be fun, there will be some work involved if they want to become great. I usually use either the Alfred or Rubank method books to supplement a curriculum that I tailor make for each individual student. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone

I am an enthusiatic and personable teacher with experience spanning 3 decades and 2 continents. I graduated from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where I was a student of AnthonyMarchione (former Principal Trumpet with the Columbia Symphony, and teacher of Randy Brecker and Lee Morgan). In the classical field, I have worked directly with Leonard Bernstein on the Broadway show "1600 PennsylvaniaAvenue" and have served as Principal Trumpet with the Colorado Philharmonic, theConcerto Soloists of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Orchestra Brass Quintet. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

My experience as a trumpet teacher began 20 years ago when I was director of the Band Show of the "Los Proceres" School. From there I have taught music in different schools in Venezuela, as well as in the National Musical Project part of the State Foundation for the National System of Youth and Children Orchestras of Venezuela - FESNOJIV. I was also professor of music theory and music reading at the Institute of Arts and Media Training. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Basic note identification exercises along with simple chords to get students started. After that, we'll dive into the pentatonic scale, and start to put the chords to actual songs. Trumpet - In the beginning, simply getting a sound on trumpet can be a challenge. Once that's accomplished, we'll start on basic etudes and technical exercises out of the Arban book. Drums - Basic rhythm exercises for beginners, and fun games using a variety of percussion keeps students engaged and having fun! Read More