Trumpet Lessons in Gwynedd, PA

Instruments: Voice Trumpet

My name is Steven. I live in Easton. My main instrument is Trumpet but I also have experience teaching voice. I have played in groups of multiple styles. I was recently the conducting intern with the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra where a conducted and played trumpet with the group. I have participated in solo recitals on trumpet and voice. I graduated from Kutztown University in May 2018 with a B.S. in Music Education. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I use a wide variety of old and new methods for trumpet. The fundementals are without a doubt very important and crucial to playing trumpet. As we work on these techniques I will be assiging trumpet solo repertoire which will apply many if not all of the fundemental trumpet techinques. Incorporating other material a student would like to learn outside of regular trumpet repretoire is important to me was well. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I like to give the students the tools to become their own teachers. As their private teacher, my goals are threefold: firstly, to help them build an understanding of the fundamentals of their instrument, including relevant techniques, posture, etc. Secondly, to help them build an understanding of musical concepts and of musicianship in general, including melody, harmony, rhythm, basic theory, etc. Thirdly, to help them cultivate a vibrant practice and playing program, including optimizing fun while practicing otherwise dry material, scaffolding their learning to extrapolate on what they already know, and giving them the tools to improve and develop with or without a teacher. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar

Each student approaches music differently, and I tailor my teaching to fit that approach. I will ask a student what they're aiming to accomplish, then set short and long term goals in order to acheive them. I believe a strong technical foundation leads to freer ease of artistic expression. My students recieve a wholistic approach to music on whatever instrument of their choice. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I have been teaching many years now. I have been a faculty member at Richard Stockton University since 2008 where I teach private trumpet lessons and coach a small Jazz ensemble. I have also taught at University of Pennsylvania and Swarthmore College. In addition, I taught for many years at Hambros House of Music in south jersey where I taught mostly beginners how to play the trumpet. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Drums Euphonium Tuba Keyboard

At the same time, he keeps lessons engaging by connecting technical exercises to real musical application. Erik also adapts his teaching to the individual needs and learning styles of each student. Some students thrive with detailed structure, while others respond best to creative exploration and musical expression. By recognizing these differences, he is able to guide each student in a way that builds both skill and confidence. Above all, Erik aims to cultivate discipline, curiosity, and a love for music. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I only had one student thus far in my teaching career but i can truly say that i taught him so much during our experience together. The best part about teaching a student, and i'm going to restate what i said earlier, is that both grow in the process. It only took me a year to teach that little kid how to play properly. I look forward to teaching other students as i would love to influence the youth with partaking in music. Read More