Trumpet Lessons in Pleasantville, NY

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone French Horn Keyboard

...It is important to also make each lesson fun, and enjoyable for the student while also learning the craft of their instrument. Progressing comes through practice and dedication which I try to encourage each student to work hard and do the best they can do! ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

...Like Most trumpet players, I follow and believe in using essential trumpet books (Arbans, Clarke, Flexus, Schlossberg, etc) and use others that depend on the desires of the musician. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Trumpet Clarinet Recorder Fiddle Euphonium

...- I have been playing Violin and Trumpet for over 35 years. I also play many other instruments and have a love of teaching classical music. - I was a student at the Brooklyn Conservatory of music, Henry Street Settlement in New York and a student of many private teachers. - I have been a private teacher and a conductor of many Church Orchestras for over 20 years. - I am currently teaching many students privately - I am the Orchestra Conductor at two different churches in Long Island and Far Rock-away New York. - I have helped many students pass their orchestra entrance auditions.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Music

...Daily practice sessions are incredibly important for ALL STUDENTS. A typical practice session will be different for each student, but I like to structure my sessions in 30 minute segments: *5-10 minutes breathing/mouthpiece buzzing *5-10 minutes on long tones, scales, articulation exercises *5-10 minutes on real music such as solo repertoire, etudes, or any other music the student may have assigned to them This outline is flexible but all of these elements are crucial.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Drums Mallet Percussion

...For beginning students, I usually work with Hal Leonard's essential elements as well as use the piano as a tool for them to hear the pitches they are playing.... Read More