Trombone Lessons South

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music

. As an educator, I follow the John Hattie Model in which each lesson has a learning intention followed by success criteria. The success criteria help me gauge whether or not students have mastered the material or should I reteach. Also, I use concepts and song examples in which students are familiar. Bringing together these concepts makes learning music easier because students make a connection to something they love in other avenues. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trombone, Organ, Music

I have been playing the piano for twelve years. I graduated from Stetson University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance and from the University of Texas in El Paso (UTEP) with a Masters of Music in Piano Performance in 2022. I have performed in Italy, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas, on a solo level and collaboration. I have collaborated with many wind symphonies such as the Stetson University Symphonic Band, Stetson Concert Band, UTEP Wind Symphony, UTEP Symphonic Band, and the El Paso Winds Symphony. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard

I approach teaching music as building skills as a person first, and music follows. Teaching music means teaching confidence, determination, perseverance, and concentration. I work on all of these skills with my students, and how they relate to playing an instrument. Although I believe in challenging my students to go above and beyond, I also teach at a pace that is comfortable and appropriate for each individual skill level. I have experience teaching children from kindergarten, up to high school and adult students, and can change my instructional methods quickly depending on student needs. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Keyboard

I approach teaching in a very relaxed manner. If my students learn in a certain type of way I will differentiate my teaching style to accommodate them. I believe all students can learn and enjoy music, it is just a matter of finding the way that speaks to them the most. I do this by first seeing their experience level, asking where they are hoping to be, setting realistic goals, and by acknowledging their mile stones to keep their motivations high. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

I assess the student's long-term goals in learning the trombone and then set a reasonable series of smaller goals based on their progress. A student can move as quickly as they like as long as they put in the work to advance. Read More