Kiersten J
Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Musical Theater, Showtunes, Marching Band
Kiersten J
Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Musical Theater, Showtunes, Marching Band
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 6-80
Doctor of Arts in Trumpet Performance, University of Northern Colorado, anticipated 2021
Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2018
Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance, Eastern Michigan University, 2016
2018: Kappa Kappa Psi Annual Concerto Competition, Runner up 2017: Louisiana State University Trumpet Extravaganza, Masterclass participant 2017: Eastern Michigan University Trumpet Extravaganza, Performer and presenter 2017: Southeastern Louisiana University, Masterclass participant 2016: Southeastern Louisiana University, Trumpet Performance Graduate Assistant 2015: Eastern Michigan University, Masterclass participant 2015: Mu Phi Epsilon District Convention, Performer (chosen via audition) 2011: John Philip Sousa Award recipient
I am a professional performer and have been teaching trumpet as long as I've been playing. I love working with all ages of students, various levels of playing, and students from all backgrounds. I am pursuing my Doctorate in music, and consider myself a lifelong learner. I think learning music should be captivating and passionate, and that students should be able to build their own ideas of what music means to them. I am able and have experience teaching students from age 4-80, and tailor each experience to the individual student.
I have been teaching in various circumstances since 2010. I began with teaching middle school jazz sectionals, moved to high school marching band groups, and now teach masterclasses as well as private lessons. I have had the opportunity of teaching elementary aged students with Baton Rouge, LA's Kids' Orchestra program, and have taught college aged students through teaching assistantships and private lessons. My students have gone on to study their instruments in college, become teachers, and have grown to be more well rounded individuals.
In teaching young students, I find most success in a repeat-after-me style. It is easiest for students to understand how to create something when supplied with a quality example to mimic. I teach my students the importance of musicality and expression alongside the technical aspects of playing their instrument. If a student is looking to study something particular, such as preparing a solo for a competition, I not only help them work on the piece, but I aim to supply them with successful practice methods as well.
I try to maintain organization and give my students goals to accomplish. In this, I aim to teach them how to create these goals for themselves, giving them a say in what they choose to work on. I will push a student in whichever direction they are aiming for. I maintain an attitude of positivity and try to encourage my students as much as possible. However, I still prefer to openly communicate and make the student aware if they are falling behind. I like to play along with my students and give them a good sound concept to emulate.
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