Trumpet Lessons Portsmouth County, VA

Instruments: Trumpet

I enjoy teaching students of various age levels and experiences. I am happy to help upcoming middle school, high school or college students. I tailor my lessons to fit the needs of each student I teach without pushing a student too hard. I try to use feedback from each student to determine and plan out lessons on the trumpet. I have various teaching materials that I am happy to share with my students in the off chance they do not have anything they are currently working on. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I believe that in the world of music, a teacher's job tends to consist more of providing resources and an extra set of ears instead of actually teaching. My lessons typically consist of a 1-to-1 ratio, where I will be playing as much as the student I am working with. I believe that students need to HEAR how something is supposed to be played in order for them to be the most successful. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, French Horn, Music

Classical Students: We will Start with basics: Breathing Posture/Playing Position Long tones, Articulation Scales Music theory Then progress into more advanced topics: Musicality tone phrasing advanced music thory composition and arranging Then solo, band and orchestra literature will be introduced Elementary Intermediate: Usually standards Advanced: More contemporary music Jazz and other styles: All beginning methods will be the same as Classical students with Jazz methodology adopted: Scales: Blues, Dorian, bebop etc. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I've worked with students of all ages, from those just beginning their studies to graduate students majoring in trumpet at the collegiate level. As Instructor of Trumpet at the University of Michigan I worked with undergraduate and graduate trumpet majors in the classical performance program. As Graduate Student Instructor I worked with secondary and non-major undergraduate and graduate students, along with working with high school students in college preparatory courses such as the Michigan Youth Ensembles and MPulse Trumpet Institute. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Ukulele

I began teaching trumpet lessons during my undergraduate studies almost 10 years ago. At first my students were mostly peers who were trying to learn trumpet for various music education classes. Since then I have taught students from elementary to adult. I have been very fortunate to study with knowledgable and kind teachers who have shaped my views on education. I try to approach every student as a friend and peer by sharing my experiences and personal journey with the trumpet. Read More