Trumpet Lessons in Pinole, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone

...I like to emphasize fundamentals, especially if a student is just beginning. I believe a strong foundation makes it easier as they progress. For all instruments I always have my students prepare both technical exercises and solo material. ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

...I also recognize that some students will need to work on certain styles and songs for school and I make sure to help students keep up in band class. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

...I start beginning players on "Accent on Achievement" for Trombone (or Trumpet, or Tuba). To prepare students for recital performance, I have students play out of Alan Rath's "Introductory Melodious Etudes" and the Rochut Etudes books.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium

...These books are good for teaching the fundamentals. I also assign a solo piece based on skill level along with an excerpt of a song that the student wants to learn.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

...Identifying and working on what you are not good at is the most important aspect of improvement. It is easy to run scales up and down that you already know, but you won't get any better if you just work on the same 4 scales.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Euphonium Music Keyboard

...Right Away. With all my students we work together to develop a practice routine that is specific to your musical goals. It will be a warm up, a couple of skill exercises, and a song that you pick out.... Read More