Trombone Lessons South

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

I have been teaching private and group lessons for over 6 years, and I teach multiple brass and woodwind instruments. I started teaching private lessons in 2012, and only taught euphonium and trombone lessons to middle and high school students preparing them for region band auditions. I have taught private lessons at various middle and high schools in both the Columbia area, and at schools in Rock Hill and Charlotte, NC. I encourage all my students to challenge themselves musically, and attempt to approach music in a fun, yet rigorous way. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harp, Accordion, Harmonica, Recorder, Lute, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching approach begins by meeting the students where they are in regards to musical capability. We soon push the boundaries of what they think they are capable of and allows them to apply the music theory in real time. A consistent schedule, whether it be during our schedule lesson or a follow up email packet, is the distinctive difference in my lesson plans. This practice regimen should continue long after our scheduled lessons and should be one of many vital keys to your child's future successes. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

Much of this depends on where the student is in their learning progression--if they are just starting out, then I will focus on the fundamentals of good trombone playing, and work with the basic books like Arban's methods for Trombone. I also have used the Hal Leonard series. But as soon as possible, I will move the student into both listening and playing assignments, starting with artists whose transcriptions are more accessible for both range and technique: Curtis Fuller (including transcriptions I created in college, which are really amazing for students), Hal Leonard's JJ Johnson collection, my own recordings and transcriptions, and Etudes for Jazz from Mike Carubia Jack Gale. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, French Horn, Tuba

During the first lesson, I typically try to find out the level of the student. Once the student's level is known (beginners-advance, children-adults), not just playing and or singing ability, but their knowledge of theory, the names of the lines and spaces, the value of notes and rests, the names of the major clefs (treble and bass), etc., then we will better know what method books to engage a student in. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Music

Seeing my students succeed and have fun playing music is the most rewarding thing for me! Therefore, it's important that each student finds something they want to play and think they can play. I always believe in my students regardless of what they pick to work on because it ultimately falls on their dedication and the will to play this tune. By setting realistic goals for my students every week, I believe my students can accomplish anything even if it takes a little longer than they think it should. Read More