Trumpet Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Flute, Drums

My learning style varies with each student Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

While I stand by a need for fundamental work, it is also very important to understand what the student wants to learn. Upon the first meeting, I typically like to ask the student to show me what their warm-up routine is, and what they are currently working on. This gives me a good groundwork to customize lesson plans for each student. I will then ask them what skills they would like most to improve upon, as well as any new skills they would like to learn. Read More

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

For this reason, I believe that the teacher should let the parents know and understand each objective so that the student can get the most out of their practice. Because music is one of the most personal things we have, I also like to give my students a choice in what they want to play. Furthermore, I like to encourage my students to listen to as much good music as they can, live or online. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, Tuba

For a young child to love music, a teacher must introduce it to him or her in a passionate way, without forcing it one the child. The struggling student is just as capable of loving music, just as much as the accomplished one. As I mentioned earlier, all students learn at different paces, so I teach each student as close as humanly possible to their level. It is not important for a child to play like a professional musician, but to play like the student has put his or her heart into learning the music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar

I try to motivate students to practice at their own pace. Within a few lessons the student is working on playing some familiar songs. Letting them know that we can start to work on material they prefer is how I get them to work on necessary technique. Many of my students have been accepted into music schools and/or are performing regularly. Read More