Trumpet Lessons in Reva, VA

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet

...Playing music should be fun, never too hard or painful. I will put a big emphasis on posture and building proper habits from the beginning. I encourage students to set realistic, yearly goals at the beginnning of there studies with me and we focus our bigger picture idea on these goals. ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

...In addition, I consider it of paramount importance to coach performers of all levels to “make music” rather than to merely play the notes on the page: Whether the goal be to prepare him or her for solo and ensemble competitions, concert music, jazz studies or the occasional religious service, conveying the significance of everyone’s own personal interpretation of a composition while performing it is what makes music come alive. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet French Horn Oboe Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...At the same time, I also bring their weaknesses for them to see. I aim to help them come up with plans to overcome their weaknesses and better their playing.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet French Horn

...I have been fortunate enough to perform with the country band Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum), DJ GRiZ, at the world series (where my arrangements were performed), and at Busch Gardens as Performer.... Read More