Trumpet Lessons in Hacienda Heights, CA

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

For the beginning student, I begin with the fundamentals of breathing and application to the first tone. I spend the first three to four lessons developing good habits of proper air and tone production. Following this, I begin with using the approved method book that correlates with the instruction that the student is receiving at school. If there is no method book available, I will begin with a discussion with my student and decide together what method book is best for their education. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Accordion French Horn Music Keyboard

Essentials are first. Note names, hand position, mouth position, air, posture, rhythms, sheet music, ear training - it's all important and needs to happen concurrently. Everyone has different strengths; some students are able to handle a large amount of information stacking while others need a more one-at-a-time approach. Music is all about doing several physical and mental things at once, developing self awareness in learning *how* to improve a skill, and myelinating the pathways in your brain for the fastest connections possible. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

As a third generation trumpet player, I am thoroughly passionate about the trumpet. It has taken me all over the county, abroad, and in to rooms with some of the most musically influential people alive today. I graduated from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach in 2016. Having also attended a prestigious arts High School in Los Angeles, I have played in some of the finest venues in the country including Carnegie and Disney Hall. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Recorder Euphonium Tuba

Hello! My name is Darian. I am 25 years old and from Sacramento, California. I have 2 degrees and 1 certificate in music. I got my bachelors from Northern Illinois University in 2010 and my Masters and Professional Studies Certificate from The Manhattan School of Music in New York City. I have been teaching privately for now 8 years and have worked with students in all age ranges. I have also taught general music to toddlers and younger students as a part of a music education class I was a part of in graduate school. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Fiddle French Horn Piccolo Oboe

I started teaching violin about 15 years ago. A few years later I started teaching viola and cello. When I got to CSULB I started learning all the band instruments. I did some coaching for several years at middle schools and high schools. After that I bought a lot a wind instruments and started to teach wind instruments privately. Playing and teaching each instrument is like entering a different world. Each instrument is special in its own way. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

I began teaching when I was 16 in my local town of Evanston, Illinois.I have continued to teach on and off in between touring and working with others for the last 14 yrs. I currently have a 2 year old son who is very interested in trumpet so I am beginning to show him the ropes and am well aware of the struggles of teaching younger children. I emphasize a regular regiment of practice every day of at least 20 minutes. 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