Jem F  
Instruments: Trombone
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Marching Band

In my high school years I served as section leader. I taught people everyday how to improve at their instruments. I also served as principal trombone in wind ensemble. I helped my section daily with rhythmical playing and improving slide technique. I want to inspire my students to be better versions of themselves. Being a musician involves building character. I have also taught people at the college level. I believe you are never too young to teach as long as you have passion for it. I know I can make a student have an enjoyable time performing their instrument.

For beginning students I teach my students using the Arban methods book. I do this to build consistency with slide positions. I also use my tuner and metronome to make sure students are playing in time and in tune.With out this stuff bad habits can happen from the start. I introduce solos for beginners and let my students pick what they want to play from the list. I make sure I reward students for their efforts. As long as they practice I am proud of them. I also introduce the Melodious etude book for their lyrical playing. If they want to learn Jazz I use the real books and use blues scales patterns to teach students basics about soloing.