John S  
Instruments: Trumpet, Ukulele
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Salsa, Showtunes, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Marching Band

I first started teaching and helping run brass sectionals at some local schools in 2004, but did not start teaching regualarly until I completed my degree in 2011.  I find that young musicians make the most progress when playing for and with other people.  I aim to make lessons fun and engaging and put a strong emphasis on playing duets.  I also encourage students to enter competitions and play recitals. I have found competitions and recitals motivate students both before and after the event.  For students that are interested I also have a great deal of experience composing and improvising music. I have experience teaching a varity of styles and looking to bring on students of all ages. 

With most beggining students I use Hal Leonard's Essential Elements 2000. For intermediate students I find the Rubank methods move at a faster pace and put a larger emphases on scales.  For beginning students, when students are ready I will introduce an easy solo book.  In most cases I use Belwin Master Solos or an Essential Elements supplement depending on the interests of the student.  For students interested in learning jazz or other forms of improvisation, I would use Hal Leonard's "How to Play from a Real Book" in combination with the Hal Leonard or Aebersold play-along series.