Brian C  
Instruments: Trombone
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Blues

My teaching experience extends back to my high school years when I began working with fellow trombonists to help them improve their playing. More recently, I have picked up teaching again and currently work with local students in the Piedmont Triad area. As I have stated previously, my teaching method focuses heavily on fundamentals and technique, as it is my belief that having a strong foundation will provide the student with the tools necessary to have success on the instrument. I work with children and adults of who range from just starting on the trombone to intermediate skill level. While focusing on fundamentals, it is also my belief that you have to make lessons fun for the student, therefore, I try to incorporate into the lesson musical repertoire that appeals to the students own musical interests.

For beginners, I start by focusing on developing a good sound and ensuring that the student knows what a good sound is and what it is not. Air is the foundation of a good sound so, in my introductory lessons, I focus heavily on breathing and air support. This is a foundation that is continued throughout the time the student continues to take lessons. I then begin to work with the student on fundamentals such as articulation, slide control, intonation, etc. As the student improves, I gradually increase the difficulty and begin to incorporate a little more variety into the lesson. For intermediate level students, my focus is mostly on correcting and deficiencies in technique and polishing their musical skill.