Trumpet Lessons in West Hyattsville , MD

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

...My philosophy in teaching the trumpet is based on the individual needs of the student at their particular stage of development.   I strongly believe in reinforcing the fundamentals of brass playing: Proper breathing, air support, correct embouchure and tongue placement are all crucial elements for the trumpeter to achieve production of a clear and open sound.   Once such sound production has been attained in the lower and mid ranges of the instrument, the capability of the player to produce higher tones increases with proper practice and the help of studies of the overtone series as well as the playing of scales.   Rhythmic and metered playing must also be exercised for the sake of re-enforcing the ability to play in tempo and for rendering unfamiliar rhythm patterns manageable.    ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone Clarinet Recorder

...The only best advice that I could provide about efficiently practicing is the same one that a former clarinet teacher mentioned to me over the years which states, "Don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong." I believe that this quote could be quite hard to interpret but if you can play a musical phrase (measures) that is written on a sheet of music simultaneously for at least ten times without mistakes.You would accomplish more than by playing the whole piece over and over without understanding the dynamics, emotions, and the fingerings that it requires to make it sound like what the composer had intended.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Synthesizer Euphonium Tuba Keyboard

...My teaching style is all about building good foundation for students to build on and find the best way from them to be successful and fulfilled. I will give them achievable obstacles from them to over come and over time make them better players and people.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Euphonium French Horn Acoustic Guitar

...I have had the joy of performing with a wide range of people and groups that have helped me become the musician i am today. Studying with me will help widen your view on music and help you familiarize yourself with various styles and genres in order to prepare you for all areas to express your musicianship.... Read More