Trumpet Lessons in Shelter Island Heights, NY

Instruments: Piano Trumpet French Horn

I have been teaching music since I was in high school. Through the years, I have taken "time off" from teaching for various reasons, but it's always something I find myself drawn back to.I have taugh many skill levels, and find every level to be challenging and inspriring, regardless of age. While I understand that music should be fun, I believe that it becomes more fun the more you learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

For beginning students I start with an Alfred's beginning drum method to help with reading. We also start on the basic understanding of musical concepts such as tempo, dynamics and so on.  While reading is important I do also include learning by wrote or by ear.  A good ear is just as important as good reading skills for the complete musician.  I always include music that the student is interested in to keep the lessons fun and engaging! Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Music

I am a passionate and dedicated musician who thrives on sharing my love of music with students and fellow performers. In 2023, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor of Music in Performance, and I am currently pursuing my Master of Music in Classical Trumpet at the Manhattan School of Music. Performing with collegiate orchestras in the northeast, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, and chamber ensembles in the greater NYC area, has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Clarinet Euphonium Tuba

In order for my students to achieve their full musical potential, I am aware that each student is different in regards to learning. To achieve this, I spend a lot of time getting to know the student and how the learn best so I can accurately plan and prepare lessons, objectives, and goals to fit the needs of each individual pupil. From there, I facilitate and incorporate various methods of music teaching into my lessons and curriculum. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

I am a fun, motivational and passionate teacher who loves working to help the next generation of musicians become the type of musician that they want to be. I play and teach all types of music and while in undergrad at Oberlin I created a major within the conservatory where I combined the classical and jazz degrees together to be able to learn many different genres of music. Due to this experience, I have experience playing and teaching all kinds of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Recorder Piccolo Oboe Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I have been studying music for 25+ years, and I still study music on a daily basis. I play piano, flute, guitar, ukulele, sing, dance, and act. I am very passionate about teaching music and finding the life lessons that music has to offer for each student. I am a very exacting and precise teacher who requires the best from my students, yet I am extremely kind, positive, encouraging, and understanding. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

From 2011 to 2014, I was a Juilliard Pre-College mentor. It was my job to offer support and advice to students in orchestra and brass quintet rehearsals. At Yale, I became a Teaching Artist in 2015 and gave private lessons to Yale Undergraduate students. As a Yale Teaching Artist, I also worked for the Music in Schools Initiative, teaching classes, sectionals, and private lessons to students in public schools in the greater New Haven area. Read More