Trumpet Lessons in Southfield, MI

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone

I am passionate about music and display that in my teaching. I care about the success of my students and want them to succeed. I am extremely positive with all directions. Students will feel at ease in lessons and not stressed! I work well with all students and make the lesson a fun, relaxing experience. I will motivate your student to practice. Learning an instrument takes time, and gains are made over time. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Drums Electric Guitar

I understand that sometimes life gets in the way of our musical pursuits and I am laid back and casual in my teaching approach. I believe that all students can learn, although not every student learns at the same pace. I believe that all students need time and space to grow. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

Seeing my students succeed is one of the most gratifying things for me. Success in students can be measured in so many ways, and each individual will have different goals. My job is to match my students where they are at, and try to bring them to the next level. Working with individual students, I like to get the opinion of the student as to what they believe they want to work on, and use that an overlying theme for what we work on, as well as what I recommend. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Recorder

While teaching, I aim to coordinate between two things. The first is to focus on the theoratical aspect of music to give the student the required basics regarding how to read musical notes. I also give the practice through Practical exercises to develope felxibility within the student while he or she is playing the instrument. I also focus on the listening aspect to break the routine while teaching the subject and to make it more vibrant. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

I always want to see students succeed, especially at their given pace. I never want to be known as a mean teacher or be too strict with my students. I want to be a friend and a good guide for them to succeed as best they can. However, I do not want to be too laid back for when it comes to helping certain students really put in the time and practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar Double Bass

Music has always been my full-time profession. At the age of 13 I started playing bass in local bands professionally. After high school, I embarked on a collegiate musical journey, which led me to stays at Columbia College in Chicago, Bowling Green State University (where I received a full tuition scholarship) and Wayne State University. During that time, I have always kept up a busy lesson studio and performance schedule. During the last 8 years I have performed over 150 times per year, all over the country. Read More