Trombone Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Trombone

My teaching style is pretty straight forward and hands on. I like to ask questions and make people think. I also like for people to work at their pace. I will try to set goals for your student to achieve. I definitely like to tap into what the student likes and go from there! I like to utilize the instrument and have the student really use their listening skills to achieve great sound on the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone

12 Years of Private Instruction experience 2 Years as Adjunct Instructor at New York University 5 Years as assistant teacher at FLASH Summer Arts Enrichment Camp Have Performed at: The Blue Note, Jazz At Lincoln Center, Avery Fisher Hall, The Bitter End, Brooklyn Bowl, Best Buy Theater, BB Kings, Rites of Spring Fesitval, LAUNCH Music Festival, Grand Tour Jazz Festival(Terni, Italy) Have Performed with: Kenny Werner, Brian Lynch, Wayne Krantz, Lenny Pickett, Chris Potter, Gil Goldstein, Mike Richmond. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Music, Keyboard

Studying music is a process of never-ending exploration. Therefore, sparking creativity and curiosity in children and adults alike is my number one priority. When a student develops a curious mindset about their instrument and the sounds they can get out of it, they will continue to investigate, experiment, and improve beyond the weekly lessons. That is when I know I have done my job! Moreover, setting the students up for success is key. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

Head Teaching Assistant for the Michigan State University Jazz Studies program under the Director of Jazz Studies Rodney Whitaker MSU Jazz Big Band Symposium (Mentor) Summer Camp 2014 Michigan State Community Music School Trombone/Jazz Band instructor 2012-14 Duties: Directing and arranging for Octet ensembles, Teaching Assistant for Jazz Arranging and Composition Course. Sub director for all of the Large Jazz Band Ensemble. Sub teacher for Beginner jazz improvisation course Jazz Studies Copyist and Librarian. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Ukulele, Euphonium, French Horn, Music

For young students or beginners, I start with a lesson book such as Essential Elements or Accent on Achievement. Each of these methods series have multiple books that the student can progress through. Once they have reached a certain level of understanding, I will sprinkle in songs that they know and enjoy, such as Disney songs, pop songs, etc. For high school students, I start with famous repertoire for their instrument or more advanced pieces they are interested in. Read More