Trombone Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Bassoon, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My favorite part about teaching is teaching beginners. It's so much fun to introduce a brand new instrument to someone and show them all that learning music has to offer. I mainly focus on the basics of music, and music theory in order to give students the tools they need to teach themselves when I'm not around, or if lessons have to discontinue for some reason. Once the basics of music theory have been grasped, it makes learning the technical aspects of the new instrument much faster, and easier. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

For students who aren't members of an ensemble, I start with Essential Elements for beginners. Once they have a good grasp of the instrument, I will help them select fun and challenging pieces to learn to keep them engaged and progressing. For more experienced students, I act as a tutor, helping them polish their technique and tone quality while also introducing them to more advanced techniques as they become ready for them. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trombone

For beginning students who are ages 8-13 will first use the Standard of Excellence red book and then they will transfer to the blue book. Intermediate and Advance will use the Foundations for superior performance book. We will start to pick solos that they are able to play and work on them. For Advanced we will also use the selected studies book and the Arban book in our studies. Solos will be picked based on their ability and skill level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Organ, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

Jeff loves teaching music, and about music. It allows him to see music through a fresh, young set of eyes. Private lessons allow teacher and student to connect and really focus and fine tune the student's goals and abilities in a manner which makes forward progress possible. Finding what makes each individual student click allows us to tailor the approach to a more efficient path toward their success. While a basic approach of literature, theory, performance and technique is utilized, it is helpful to collaborate on developing together a satisfactory goal and pathway to get there. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard

The first thing I do when teaching a student is to learn what musical goals and aspirations the student may have. Then, depending on age and experience, I build a custom program for the student, which may include using various books, resources, and even materials which I have created. I have found that this is not only the most effective way for me to teach but also the most effective way to connect with students where they are and for them to learn at their own pace while also enjoying the process. Read More