Trumpet Lessons in San Leandro , CA

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet

...I believe that the most important elements of teaching are patience, structure and positive reinforcement. I strive to make each lesson both enjoyable and worthwhile. Each student has their own learning style and pace. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone

...I believe encouragement is the best way to help a student succeed. I believe music lessons should be enjoyable and try to make them fun. But even though we have fun, we still have to play the best we can and get the work done. ... Read More

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

...One aspect of lessons that I emphasise is musicality. Often I will ask my students to listen to the song that they are working on or watch the movie or tv show it comes from because it is important to hear and see the bigger picture.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

...I received my Master's Degree in Trumpet Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. I have performed in many countries including Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Austria, China, Taiwan and Japan in venues such as the Kennedy Center, the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Berlin Philharmonie.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

...I typically use Clause Gordon's "Systematic Approach to Daily Practice in Bass Clef", Arban's "Famous Method for Trombone" and Clark's "Lip Flexibilies". I have devised my own ideas about good brass technique in a document entitled "Optimal Brass Playing".... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium

...It is very important to me that my students have a say in what they learn so that they can have fun while learning a valuable skill.... Read More