Emily T  
Instruments: Trumpet, French Horn, Tuba
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Folk, Gospel, Opera, Latin, Funk, Flamenco, Salsa, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Mariachi

I have been teaching since high school when I was the only trumpet in our high school band and the younger middle school families wanted to get their child lessons but didn't have the money or be able to get them to a music school to help them, so I would teach them after school. Through my college life I have continued to teach those kids and more and even had one of my kids go off to state jazz. I want to make sure that through my teaching I keep the student in love with music, if they have a hard week of playing, don't give up and keep going. I love to keep them motivated and make sure that they are playing something that they love so they can keep the passion going.

For the students who are just starting out, I have the Essential Elements books to help the student learn notes, read music, and with that book it helps because most of the songs you know, Mary Had a Little Lamb for example. As the student grows I move them to something that they would enjoy such as pop music or even movie music, then from there moving the student onto the solo repertoire for recitals in any genre that they want, Jazz, Classical, or other. With adults wanting to learn I would make sure that what ever they move onto they stay interested and invested no matter their ability level!