Trumpet Lessons Monroe County, NY

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba

Students will always start with fundamentals to ensure a steady foundation. The exact materials may vary, but I usually create the specific exercises that students need to work on week to week. Each part of their individual practice session will have an 'aim' for students to focus on while they are playing. By teaching thoughtful practice, students can avoid wasted practice time and find success at more frequent intervals. Songs, solos, or etudes will be added in on a regular basis and focus on a technique the student is currently working on. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Accordion, Ukulele, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My pedagogy is based on the American jazz tradition and the teachings of Orff and Kodaly. I like to impart a holistic love of music in my students, without boring them with too much history or theory. However, it is my belief that theory and musical literacy will open doors to a greater level of fulfillment and understanding of music as a whole. The materials I use vary from student to student and from instrument to instrument, depending on each student's goals and progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Euphonium, Tuba, Orchestral Percussion

As the student progresses through the lesson program developed for them, I hope the student will not only benefit from learning to play an instrument, but applying the thinking and intellectual power that goes along with it, into everything they do. I want each student to strive to be their absolute best at everything. We will take the discipline that is learned through practice and a sense of accomplishment and apply it in school studies as well as friends and families. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Recorder, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching music in the Rochester area- both in public schools and privately for almost 30 years. I know what works! I have developed a well defined philosopjy for acheiving success on musical instruments in general and the piano in particular. I have played just about any style of music in any tyoe of band you can name . I was an accompanist for ballet studios and universtiiesin the Rocheter area and in California. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Music

Inspired by the Music of Louis Armstrong and Al Hirt, I felt it was a sign for me to learn the Trumpet. The year was approximately 1961. I was 9 years old at the time. Now 60 years later, I still have that same love for Music and still enjoy playing the trumpet. I was taught by my grandfather, who was a Professor of Music who played and taught multiple brass and woodwind instruments. Read More