Gabriel G  
Instruments: Trumpet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Folk, Opera, Latin, Funk, Salsa, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Marching Band, Mariachi

As a student from El Sistema, i already start to teach very young with my own friends, part of the philosophy of El Sistema it's about grow up toghether helping us each others with the guide from our teacher. Later i began to have my own students 10 years ago. In my experience, i can say that magic tricks doesn't exist with the trumpet, it needs a lot of patience, step by step. My work it's about motivate my students, to work focus in short goals that they can do soon. This is very important for me because when they achieve their goals, then they are happy and want more of that. Without fun this is impossible, if they really enjoy play their instrument, it never looks like hard work for them. Every short goal put them closer to the big goal we are working for, like a concert and recitals. For me it's very important listening the needs of my students and work for it.

For beginning students, i start with the fundamentals technical basics of the instrument like long notes, scales and flexibility. Once the student has progressed, i will start with Arban's method book, H.L.Clarke Technical studies for Trumpet and my own exercises. Later i will introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first performance. For adults, i try to find out what the student is interested in, and from there, use that with my instruction to keep the lessons engaging and fun for them, no matter their ability level.