Trombone Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba

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. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music

For beginners, I like to start with the basic fundamentals of the instrument. Brass instruments are notoriously demanding, so making sure we have a solid grasp on the fundamentals is paramount. I like to start with the Essential Elements for Band and the Elementary Method for Cornet and Trumpet books. Once we have the fundamentals, I like to start introducing some solo pieces, jazz, and pop tunes that will allow the student to get a feel for all the music they can play on this instrument! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trombone, Euphonium, Keyboard

Nothing is more satisfying than seeing students passionately pursue and succeed in the musical goals they set for themselves. I encourage students to set smaller, individual goals that can help them reach the larger goals they may have. Each student is unique and all students deserve to learn in the mode or format that is most effective. It is my role to both welcome the uniqueness of each student as well as offer multiple styles from which students can learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Recorder, Euphonium

I tailor lessons to students' interests, but don't neglect the fundamental building blocks of playing. I encourage creativity and experimentation, touching on a variety of musical elements in each lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I was born with a natural affinity for music and have dedicated my entire life to all aspects of music; from composing and performing to producing events and films.Having been educated since high school in the field of music, I went on to graduate from The University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Music Theory and Compostion Degree, and continued my education receiving my teaching credential from San Francisco State University where I minored in Voice. Read More