Trumpet Lessons in Saint James, DC

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone Clarinet Recorder

I am an inspired music teacher who loves working with her students so that they can mature musically and appreciate its qualities. This May, I would be graduating from Washington Adventist University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies that is concentrated in Music and Psychology.Based on my personal, musical experiences as a musician within Barbados Pathfinder Band, New England Youth Ensemble, and the Washington Concert Winds; Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Piccolo Oboe Bassoon Music Keyboard

I'm most comfortable working with beginner to intermediate students, ages 7-11. Initially, I will provide my students with an assessment to learn more about the student's interest and performance level. Subsequently, based upon the assessment results, I will provide my students with a series of warm-up exercises designed to support proper posture, breathing and the overall handling of their respective instrument for every session . Each session and lesson plans are customized for my students, and will be scheduled as followed: 5 minutes - Greeting and Warm-Up Exercise(s); 10 minutes - Modeling/ Recap and Collaborative Instruction of Core Skill(s); 10 minutes - Independent Application Recording Assessment of Core Skill(s); 5 minutes - Critiquing of Core Skill(s) Wrap-Up Activity. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Music

I love working with students and showing and watching their progression as they grow as young musicians. In 2013, I graduated from Benedict College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Trumpet Performance. Being a full time musician and a co-owner of a recording studio has been a great experience.I love working with new artist & clients. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone

Hello and welcome to my studio! Your first lesson begins with breathing exercises as we need air to play trumpet. Proper posture, embouchure, and making a nice sound will come next. And later we will work on the more intricate aspects of trumpet playing such as articulations and range, while learning new songs! If you are already familiar with the basics of playing trumpet, we will work on the specific areas you want to work on. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I have been a music educator for seven years in the public school system in Virginia and have been teaching private trumpet lessons for 16 years. My students have achieved on different levels and have been accepted to major music universities along the east coast including JMU, VCU, UVA and Berklee College of Music. I currently teach online lessons out of my home. I am happily married to my wife Lindsay and we have a daughter as well as a dog, who sometimes might make a guest appearance in our lessons! Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone

I'm an enthusiastic, passionate teacher who appreciates the uniqueness and originality of any interested student. Having taught private lessons and clinics for eleven years, I am open to teaching a multitude of genres, and make it a priority to cater lessons to the interests of each individual student. Having worked with students ages ranging from seven years old to adult, I have developed a flexibility in my teaching style that is tailored to the goals and abilities of each student. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Flute

For beginning students I normally begin with the basics of making a sound. I focus on the fundamentals once a sound can be produced. I use Hal Leonard's Methods as well as Arbans. I also ask the student what they believe the instrument should sound like. Read More