Trombone Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone

I am a professional full time Trombonist. At the same time, teaching has always been a big part of who I am - I love teaching. My music careeer has taken me around the world and back but more than that it has given me a wonderful tool of self expression, and for that I am forever greatful. My band performs regularly in Opera houses as well as coffee houses... Read More

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

My teaching experience spans two decades. I started teaching private lessons whilst in graduate school and have continued teaching ever since. To keep a student's interest I find ways for them to invest in their education by choosing music on their own to play (as well as providing what I know will move the student forward).It is important to me that students enjoy playing their instrument and that they find it to be fun. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

For beginning students, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has a grasp on the fundamentals of performance, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital or NYSSMA solo. After the student moves on from basic method books, I introduce more trombone-specific books such as Arban's Trombone Method Book,and Rochut's Melodious Etudes for trombone. For adults, I like to find out what kind of music they want to play and plan my lesson accordingly to skill level. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

Throughout my college career, I have learned to teach students rather than babysit students in order to have them achieve their very best. Teaching is the organizing or guiding of a process in which students learn. Teaching is there so students can learn. Babysitting is simply watching the students without them necessarily learning anything. I strongly believemusic teachers should possess a love of music and an enjoyment of working with people. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone

I'm adamant about learning exercises from the "Arbans Book". This book is essential the brass bible that teaches proper fundamental techniques while developing reading skills. We will extensively on flexibility and scales through out all stages of development as well as intonation on the instrument. I am also really detailed about developing ear training to identify notes with out use of music and vice versa. A complete musician can both read and use his trained ear. Read More