Trumpet Lessons in Maxwell, TX

Instruments: Trumpet

For beginning students, I work with creating embrasure and tone. For more advanced students, I use the Arban and Clark books. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Euphonium Music Keyboard

I have always loved and appreciated music however, I did not gain my passion for music until I was shown its power and affect through the teaching of high school music educators. From then I pursued a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Texas Lutheran University and graduated the Fall of 2016. I have performed in several dramatic stage works in the area of musicals and opera. The most recent being, The Pirates of Penzance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard

My teaching experience dates back to my high school years, as I have 20 years of teaching private lessons, along with 10 years of band and orchestra teaching. Individually, I have taught piano along with band instruments such as flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, saxophone and percussion. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I feel that there are a few basic concepts that all teachers must understand, one of which is, all students are different. Teachers may use similar tools, as means to teach a lesson, but how those tools are used will vary from mentor to mentor, and student to student. I believe knowledge of fundamentals is a crucial part of understanding one's instrument and being able to wield it effectively, no matter the skill level. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

Speaking from experience, a student learns best at their own pace. With private music lessons, it is a lot easier to identify what skills a student is good and as well as what needs to be worked on. When working with a new student, I like to hear what they have, so that way I can determine what I need to work on with said student. Because in order for a teacher to be as effective as can be for the student, they must get to know the student as a player and see what they already know so that the student is properly challenged and not bored or frustrated. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I've been teaching jazz to students since 2010 and have had the opportunity to create workshops focusing on jazz history, improvisation and sound painting. I like to work with new students to build a foundation for trumpet playing and developing a solid tone and embouchure. I like to use a combination of technique studies as well as improvisation skills which I feel builds an appreciation for the art of jazz music. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

My teaching experience sates back to running trumpet sectionals (in Junior High High School) for an All Star Jazz Band in my home town. When I was 16 I started teaching younger trumpet students as well. I descovered early on that I had a passion for directing and teaching. This stayed with me, and I always have incorporated education into my directing and leadership styles as a perormer. As a Musical Director for Royal Caribbean I would regularly have to teach an hour long show to my international band in under an hour and a half.I know that learning an instrument is hard work and that motivation is key to success. Read More